Description
This Festive Maple Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole is a refined comfort dish that brings elegance to your holiday table. The creamy sweet potatoes are topped with a crunchy pecan and maple syrup glaze, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
4 large sweet potatoes
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil them in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. 3. Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them in a large bowl.
4. 4. Stir in maple syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
5. 5. Spread the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
6. 6. In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans with mini marshmallows and sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
7. 7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
For an extra touch, drizzle additional maple syrup over the top before serving. This dish pairs beautifully with roasted turkey or ham.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Seasonal & Holiday Comfort
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg