Description
A delightful casserole that combines sweet potatoes with rich maple syrup and crunchy pecans, perfect for gatherings and comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, maple syrup, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix well until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix chopped pecans, white sugar, flour, softened butter, and salt to create a crumbly topping.
- Sprinkle the pecan streusel evenly over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden and heated through.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider using walnuts instead of pecans or adding a touch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg