Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe With Maple Syrup

June 17, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

This sweet potato casserole is a perfect dish for holiday gatherings, family dinners or as a side dish for any occasion. This sweet and creamy casserole is made with maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a crunchy pecan streusel topping that will make your taste buds dance.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this dish is around 25 minutes. You need to peel, chop and boil the sweet potatoes, and then mix the ingredients for the filling and the topping.

Cook Time

Cooking time for this dish is around 45 minutes. This includes baking the casserole in the oven until it is golden brown and heated through.

Ingredients

For the filling:

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt

For the topping:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Equipment

Large pot
Baking dish
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula
Measuring cups and spoons

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. In a large pot, boil the sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. 3. Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them with a potato masher or fork. 4. Add the softened butter, maple syrup, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix well. 5. Pour the sweet potato mixture into a baking dish. 6. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans and melted butter. Mix well. 7. Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the sweet potato mixture. 8. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through. 9. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Make sure to use unsalted butter for both the filling and the topping to control the saltiness of the dish. You can also use a mix of sweet potatoes and yams for this recipe. If you want a smoother texture for the filling, you can use a food processor or blender instead of a potato masher.

Nutrition Info

This sweet potato casserole serves 8 people and each serving has around 320 calories, 19g of fat, 36g of carbohydrates and 4g of protein.

Recipe Tips

To save time, you can boil and mash the sweet potatoes a day ahead and store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to make the casserole. You can also make the pecan topping ahead of time and store it in an airtight container until ready to use. If you want a sweeter casserole, you can add more maple syrup or brown sugar to the filling. Serve the casserole with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.