Description
Creamy, maple-sweetened sweet potato casserole topped with buttery toasted pecans, this holiday favorite brings warmth and comfort to every bite. A perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 large)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mash sweet potatoes. Stir in maple syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans with a little brown sugar and butter if desired, then sprinkle over the top of the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is set and the topping is golden and crisp.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Use roasted sweet potatoes for deeper flavor.
- Real maple syrup is key for the best taste.
- Add a pinch of salt to the topping to balance sweetness.
- Make ahead and refrigerate before baking.