This sweet potato casserole with maple syrup is a Thanksgiving favorite at my house.
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- ½ cup softened butter, plus more for buttering dish
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans, divided
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Step 2
Place sweet potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before peeling and placing into a large bowl.
Step 4
Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
Step 5
Mash warm potatoes with butter, cream, vanilla, brown sugar, salt, 1 cup pecans, 1/2 cup maple syrup, and beaten eggs. Spread potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans and 2 tablespoons maple syrup.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until thoroughly hot, 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 358 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat24g | 31% |
Saturated Fat10g | 52% |
Cholesterol74mg | 25% |
Sodium280mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate34g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars23g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C12mg | 60% |
Calcium75mg | 6% |
Iron1mg | 5% |
Potassium413mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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