Description
Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is a delightful blend of creamy mashed sweet potatoes and rich maple syrup, topped with a crunchy pecan-oat streusel. This comforting dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, impressing everyone at your table with its warm flavors and textures. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, it’s a must-try recipe that captures the essence of Southern cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash with butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread mashed sweet potato mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine pecans, oats, melted butter, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt for the topping. Mix until well coated.
- Sprinkle the topping over the sweet potato mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg