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Creamy Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

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This creamy maple sweet potato casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing holiday side dish featuring velvety sweet potatoes, real maple syrup, and a crunchy pecan topping. It’s easy to make, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Place in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well and let steam off excess moisture.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine drained sweet potatoes, cream cheese, maple syrup, milk, eggs, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Check consistency: batter should be thick but not dry. Adjust with a splash of milk if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Scrape mixture into a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish and smooth the top.
  5. In a small bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
  6. Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato base and press gently.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until topping is golden brown and casserole jiggles slightly in the center.
  8. Let casserole sit for 10 minutes before serving to set and crisp the topping.

Notes

For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream for cream cheese and almond milk for whole milk. Use vegan butter for the topping. For extra crunch, add gluten-free oats to the topping. Taste the base before baking to adjust sweetness and spices. Let the casserole cool for cleaner slices and crisp topping. Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, holiday side dish, Thanksgiving, maple syrup, pecan topping, creamy, gluten-free, comfort food

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