Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping – Orange scented sweet potatoes with a pecan crumble topping with brown sugar crumble.

I love sweet potatoes. In pretty much every incarnation. Sweet, savory, plain. I love them. Granted, this version is a special occasion dish, but it is so flavorful and perfect, that I want to eat it every. single. day. Even though my thighs say no.

Not only does it taste divine, but it is also gorgeous on a plate. One of the things about a Thanksgiving plate is that it can be rather monochromatic if you are not careful. Lots of beige and white. Turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potato, you see where I am going with this. This bright orange side dish is like a ray of sunshine.

I know that a lot of people think of sweet potato casserole with the little marshmallows on top, but I much prefer this pecan topping. Give this a try this year, I promise that it will be the best sweet potato casserole that you have ever eaten.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping //

For the topping:

• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 cup pecans
• 2 Tablespoons maple syrup

For the sweet potatoes:

• 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

How to Make // Steps

Step 1:

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, sugar, and maple syrup.

Step 2:

Mix well and stir in the pecans. Set aside.

Step 3:

Steam or boil the sweet potatoes until soft.

Step 4:

Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher. Stir in the butter, milk, orange juice, vanilla, sugar, maple syrup, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

Step 5:

Put the mashed sweet potatoes in a casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.

Step 6:

Spread the pecan mixture over the top of the casserole. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 45 minutes or until the casserole is heated through.

– this recipe was inspired from this Vegan one.