Description
Thanksgiving Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is the ultimate side dish that combines creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy maple pecan topping. This delightful casserole is not only a feast for the eyes with its vibrant orange color but also a comforting addition to your holiday table. Easy to prepare, this dish will impress your family and friends, making it a must-have during the fall season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into even chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
- Beat in eggs until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans with a splash of maple syrup and brown sugar for the topping.
- Pour sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish and top with the pecan mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg