Description
Thanksgiving Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is a delightful blend of sweet potatoes, rich maple syrup, and crunchy pecans, creating a heartwarming dish perfect for your holiday table. This easy-to-make casserole not only dazzles with its golden-brown topping but also fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Whether served as a side or dessert, this recipe is sure to become a cherished tradition at your Thanksgiving gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Boil the sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash.
- In the pot, mix mashed sweet potatoes with maple syrup, butter, milk, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and smooth the top.
- In a bowl, combine chopped pecans with the remaining brown sugar and melted butter. Sprinkle over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg