Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
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🍠 Easy Made Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole – A Buttery

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole 🍯 Sweet & Creamy | 🌰 Crunchy Pecan Topping | 🏡 Southern Comfort in Every Bite
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5.0 by sweet potato lovers and Thanksgiving guests alike)

If comfort had a flavor, it would taste just like this Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes, rich maple syrup, and a golden-brown pecan topping come together in perfect harmony. It’s a true Southern staple — sweet, buttery, and indulgent enough to double as dessert.

Whether it’s Thanksgiving dinner or a cozy Sunday supper, this casserole always steals the show.

Why You’ll Love This Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 8
💰 Cost: Around $10
Flavor: Buttery, maple-sweet, and nutty with a crisp topping
💡 Perfect For: Holidays, potlucks, or when you want to bring Southern charm to the table

Ingredients – Sweet, Creamy, and Full of Flavor

For the Sweet Potato Filling

  • 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3–4 large)
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup milk (or cream for extra richness)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • Pinch of salt

For the Crunchy Pecan Topping

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

How to Make Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Step 1: Prep the Sweet Potatoes

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Boil or bake the sweet potatoes until fork-tender. Peel and mash until smooth.

Step 2: Mix the Filling

In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, and salt. Stir until creamy and well combined. Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 3: Make the Pecan Topping

In a separate bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the sweet potato mixture.

Step 4: Bake Until Golden

Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp. Let cool slightly before serving — the aroma alone will draw everyone to the kitchen.

How to Serve Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

🍴 As a side dish for roasted turkey, ham, or chicken
🍁 Topped with whipped cream for a dessert-like treat
🥄 Served warm at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Sunday dinner
💡 Paired with cranberry sauce or cornbread for the perfect Southern spread

What People Are Saying

“Tastes just like Grandma’s — creamy, buttery, and not too sweet.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Charlotte W.

“The maple flavor makes it special. I make it every Thanksgiving now!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Greg H.

“Perfect balance of smooth and crunchy. Everyone wanted seconds.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Tanya R.

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole – Creamy, Nutty & Holiday-Perfect

This Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is a cozy, crowd-pleasing classic that brings all the flavors of fall to your table. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are lightly sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar, then topped with a buttery pecan crumble that bakes up golden and crisp. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any comforting Sunday dinner, it’s a sweet and savory Southern favorite that tastes like home.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern American
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Base:
  • 3 large sweet potatoes about 2 ½ lbs, peeled and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • ½ cup milk whole or evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
For the Pecan Topping:
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Potato masher or mixer
  • 9×13-inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Cook the Sweet Potatoes – Place cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 12–15 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
  2. Make the Filling – In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes with butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until creamy and well blended.
  3. Transfer to Baking Dish – Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and smooth the top.
  4. Prepare the Topping – In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and pecans until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  5. Bake – Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crisp.
  6. Serve Warm – Let cool slightly before serving so the topping sets perfectly.

Notes

Make Ahead: Assemble a day ahead (without baking), cover, and refrigerate. Bake when ready to serve.
Nut-Free Option: Swap pecans for rolled oats or crushed graham crackers.
Extra Creamy: Add a splash more milk or a tablespoon of cream.
Marshmallow Lovers: Add mini marshmallows halfway through baking for a classic twist.

FAQ – Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Note

For an extra-Southern touch, drizzle a bit of warm maple syrup over the casserole just before serving — it makes the flavors sing and the presentation shine.

Serve this Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole alongside Cristal Recipes’ Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken for the perfect Southern-inspired dinner. The sweet maple flavor of the casserole pairs beautifully with the savory, golden-roasted chicken for a meal that feels like Sunday supper any day of the week.

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