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Creamy Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

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A velvety, comforting side dish made with just five main ingredients. This casserole combines whipped sweet potatoes with rich butter, pure maple syrup, and toasted pecans for a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large sweet potatoes (Beauregard or Garnet varieties preferred)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (Grade A Dark Robust or Grade B)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-2 inch chunks. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water by an inch, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  4. Drain potatoes well and let them sit in a colander for 5 minutes to steam off excess water.
  5. Transfer hot potatoes to a large bowl. Add butter, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Whip the mixture using a food mill, potato masher, or hand mixer until completely smooth and creamy.
  7. While potatoes are whipping, toast pecan halves in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly browned. Let cool and roughly chop if necessary.
  8. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  9. Sprinkle toasted pecans over the top.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the top is lightly golden and edges are bubbly.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are drained well to prevent a runny casserole. Use room temperature butter to avoid lumps. Toasting pecans is crucial for flavor and texture. For dairy-free, swap butter for coconut oil and cream for coconut cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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