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The Best Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble

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This maple bourbon sweet potato casserole features roasted sweet potatoes, warm bourbon, rich maple syrup, and a buttery pecan crumble topping. It’s a crowd-pleasing holiday side dish that’s make-ahead friendly and full of bold, balanced flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium potatoes)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork.
  3. Roast the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender.
  4. Let the potatoes cool slightly for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl and discard the skins.
  7. Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth, leaving a few lumps if desired.
  8. Add melted butter, maple syrup, bourbon, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
  9. Add salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper. Stir to distribute evenly.
  10. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  11. In a small bowl, combine chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and cut in with a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  12. Sprinkle the pecan crumble evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  13. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
  14. Let the casserole rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling for richer flavor. Use room temperature eggs. Don’t skip the black pepper. Toast pecans first for deeper flavor. The casserole can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated. For a gluten-free version, substitute almond flour in the topping.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, maple bourbon, pecan crumble, Thanksgiving side dish, holiday recipe

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