Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
This Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is a holiday side dish game-changer: smooth, creamy mashed sweet potatoes lightly sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar, topped with a buttery, golden-brown crumble. Simple to make, elegant on the table, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- potato masher or fork
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Oven
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped, mix with yams if desired)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted, divided)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (pure)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed, divided)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks. Place them in a pot, cover with water, and boil 15–20 minutes until tender. Drain and mash.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes with 2 tbsp melted butter, maple syrup, half the brown sugar, half the cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth. Spread in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, remaining brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, and 1 tbsp melted butter. Mix with fingers until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the filling.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, until topping is golden and filling is bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Make ahead up to 24 hours by prepping the filling and refrigerating before baking. Swap toppings with marshmallows, pecans, or streusel for fun variations. For a spiced twist, add ginger or cardamom to the filling. Serve alongside roasted turkey, ham, or even as a dessert.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.2mg
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