This Maple Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole is a delightful and cozy side dish perfect for holiday baking. Featuring a rich maple pecan topping, it combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a buttery caramelized topping, making it an ideal Thanksgiving comfort recipe.
Delicious Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecan Topping
This sweet potato casserole is a crowd-pleaser, showcasing creamy sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy maple pecan mixture. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prep the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, maple syrup, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the chopped pecans, flour, granulated sugar, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the sweet potato filling.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this sweet potato casserole warm as a comforting side dish.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 servings
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
