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Cozy Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Praline

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A quick and easy sweet potato casserole with a rich maple glaze and crunchy pecan praline topping, perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds / 900 g), peeled and cubed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85 g), melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (100 g), packed
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (60 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Pecan Praline Topping:
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (120 g), toasted
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (65 g)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30 g) (can use almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (57 g), cold and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (30 ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain well.
  3. Transfer sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Mash with a hand mixer or potato masher until smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes. Add a splash of milk or cream if desired for extra silkiness.
  4. Mix in melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), vanilla extract, salt, and beaten eggs until well combined and glossy.
  5. Prepare the pecan praline topping by combining toasted pecans, brown sugar, flour, and cold cubed butter in a bowl. Use fingers or a pastry cutter to work butter into dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form. Drizzle in maple syrup and toss gently to coat.
  6. Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Evenly sprinkle the praline topping over the sweet potatoes, pressing lightly to adhere.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crisp, and the sweet potato mixture is set but moist. The edges should bubble slightly and the topping crackle when pressed.
  8. Let the casserole cool slightly for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and make serving easier.

Notes

If topping browns too fast, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Prepping sweet potatoes the night before can save time and enhance flavor. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and eggs with flax eggs. Toast pecans before use for best flavor and crunch. Use pure maple syrup for authentic taste.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, maple glaze, pecan praline, holiday side dish, easy casserole, gluten-free option, vegan option

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