Description
Indulge in this delightful Sweet Potato Casserole, a perfect holiday side dish that combines sweet potatoes with the richness of maple syrup and the crunch of buttery pecan streusel. This recipe is not only delicious but also versatile, fitting seamlessly into any festive occasion. With its comforting flavors and easy preparation, it’s sure to be a hit at your holiday gatherings. Prepare it ahead of time to save yourself stress on the big day, allowing you to focus on enjoying time with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lb Sweet Potatoes (peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 ½ cups Chopped Toasted Pecans
- 3 ½ tbsp All-Purpose Flour (for casserole)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (for streusel)
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In the baking dish, combine sweet potatoes, brown sugar, flour, salt, maple syrup, and heavy cream.
- For the streusel topping, mix pecans, flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter until crumbly.
- Spread the streusel over the sweet potato mixture and bake for 55-60 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Customize by adding spices or nuts for different flavor profiles. Make-ahead option: Prepare the casserole a day prior and refrigerate before baking.