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Southern maple sweet potato casserole with buttery pecan topping

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole


  • Author: Angie
  • Total Time: 50 mins

Description

A cozy Southern classic made with creamy sweet potatoes, pure maple syrup, warm spices, and your choice of pecan streusel or toasted marshmallows. Perfect for holidays or family dinners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled & cubed

  • 4 tbsp melted butter

  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping Options

  • Pecan Streusel: 1 cup chopped pecans, ½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup flour, 3 tbsp melted butter

  • Marshmallow: 2 cups mini marshmallows


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  2. Cook sweet potatoes (roast or boil) until tender.

  3. Mash with butter, maple syrup, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, and spices.

  4. Spread into greased 9 × 13-inch baking dish.

  5. Add topping of choice.

  6. Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

  7. Cool slightly before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins