Cinnamon Streusel Swirled Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
This delightful casserole combines sweet potatoes and maple syrup with a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or as a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
For the sweet potato mixture
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped Boil until tender and mash.
- 1/2 cup maple syrup Use pure maple syrup for best flavor.
- 1/4 cup butter, melted Can substitute with dairy-free butter for a vegan version.
- 1/3 cup brown sugar Use dark brown sugar for a richer flavor.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs Can substitute with flax eggs for a vegan version.
For the streusel topping
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts May use either nut.
- 1/4 cup additional brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted Can substitute with dairy-free butter for a vegan version.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, then boil them until tender. Drain and mash the sweet potatoes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with maple syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
Streusel Topping
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, chopped nuts, and additional brown sugar with melted butter to create the streusel topping. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
Baking
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm as a side dish with roast turkey or ham. For an extra treat, drizzle some additional maple syrup on top before serving. To store leftover casserole, let it cool completely and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 5 days or can be frozen for longer storage.