Maple Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

Maple Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans is a delicious and comforting dish perfect for holiday gatherings. This recipe combines creamy sweet potatoes with a rich maple flavor, topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.

Ingredients:

• Sweet Potato Filling:

  • 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 large sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt

• Pecan Topping:

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. Prepare Sweet Potato Filling:

   • In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, milk, beaten eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.

3. Transfer to Baking Dish:

   • Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

4. Prepare Pecan Topping:

   • In a small bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.

5. Add Topping:

   • Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the sweet potato mixture.

6. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.

7. Serve:

   • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Maple Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans!

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