Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crunch

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Roasted sweet potatoes tossed in a maple glaze and topped with a crunchy pecan and oat streusel, a cozy side for Thanksgiving dinner. This american-inspired thanksgiving ready in about 55 minutes pairs sweet potatoes, maple syrup, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 40 min Serves 6 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 3 large peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 1/4 cup maple syrup, 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg in a large bowl.
  2. Step 2: Spread the sweet potatoes evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
  3. Step 3: While sweet potatoes roast, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 3 tbsp melted butter (reserved from sweet potatoes), and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl to make the streusel topping.
  4. Step 4: Remove sweet potatoes from oven and sprinkle the pecan oat mixture evenly on top. Return to oven and bake an additional 15 minutes until the topping is golden and crunchy.
  5. Step 5: Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crunch take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crunch?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sweet potatoes from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crunch?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crunch for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crunch?

American thanksgiving like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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