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Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole – The Heart of Every Thanksgiving Table

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

A cherished Southern Thanksgiving dish that blends sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and candied pecans into a creamy, crunchy casserole that tastes like home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Base
  • 4 cups sweet potatoes roasted and mashed
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk unsweetened
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Candied Pecan Topping
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 cup chopped pecans toasted

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roast sweet potatoes until tender, then peel and mash.
  3. In a bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
  4. Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish and smooth the top.
  5. In a skillet, melt butter with brown sugar and maple syrup. Stir in chopped pecans and coat evenly.
  6. Spoon the candied pecans over the sweet potato mixture.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until topping is golden and bubbling.

Notes

To make ahead, prepare the sweet potato base and refrigerate. Add pecans and bake before serving. For a twist, substitute 1 cup of sweet potatoes with pumpkin purée for a Sweet Potato Pumpkin Casserole variation.