Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Sweet potatoes mashed with warm spices and topped with a crunchy maple-pecan crumble, a delightful twist on a Thanksgiving classic. This American Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, unsalted butter, and pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 3 lbs peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain well.
2. Step 2: Mash the sweet potatoes with 6 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. Step 3: Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a 9x13 inch baking dish and smooth the top.
4. Step 4: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup chopped pecans, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the mashed sweet potatoes.
5. Step 5: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crispy.