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Indulgent Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole: A Decadent Delight

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A delightful sweet potato casserole topped with a crunchy pecan topping, perfect for any gathering.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup milk (or almond milk for a dairy-free option)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel and chop sweet potatoes, then boil until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Drain and mash sweet potatoes, then mix in maple syrup, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter until crumbly.
  4. Spread sweet potato mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with pecan topping.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until topping is golden brown and casserole is heated through.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free option, use almond milk.
  • Ensure sweet potatoes are well-mashed for a smooth texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg