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Best Easy Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

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This kid-approved maple cinnamon sweet potato casserole is the perfect side dish that everyone will love. It’s not too sweet, not too savory, and the topping gets that perfect crunchy-chewy texture that kids love.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup whole milk or 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • For the topping:
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with a little butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Place the cubed sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat evenly. Spread them in a single layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly browned on the edges.
  3. Transfer the roasted sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Mash them with a potato masher until mostly smooth, but leave a few small chunks for texture.
  4. To the mashed sweet potatoes, add the maple syrup, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 4 tablespoons melted butter, beaten eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir until well combined.
  5. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it into an even layer with a spatula.
  6. In a separate small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, ¼ cup brown sugar, and ¼ cup flour. Add the cold butter pieces. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.
  7. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend in the topping. You can also swap the pecans with walnuts or leave them out entirely for a nut-free option. If you are dairy-free, use a plant-based butter and milk alternative. The texture will be slightly less rich, but it still tastes fantastic.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, maple cinnamon, kid-friendly, holiday side dish, easy casserole

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