Description
Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole is a heartwarming dish that combines creamy sweet potatoes with rich maple syrup and crunchy pecans, creating an irresistible flavor perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into small chunks. Boil them in salted water until tender (approximately 15 minutes). Drain well.
- In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Add maple syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Blend until thoroughly combined.
- In another bowl, mix chopped pecans with brown sugar and melted butter until well combined.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the pecan topping over it.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Transfer to plates and serve warm as a delightful side dish or dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup casserole
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, toast the pecans lightly before mixing them into the topping. You can substitute pecans with walnuts if desired or add mini marshmallows for extra sweetness.