Maple-Glazed Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

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A sweet and nutty Southern-style sweet potato casserole glazed with pure maple syrup and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, unsalted butter, pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 3 large peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain.
  2. Step 2: Transfer sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl and mash with 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Spread the mashed sweet potatoes evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup chopped pecans, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Stir in 2 tbsp melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato layer.
  6. Step 6: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp, and the casserole is heated through.

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