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Best Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble

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This sweet potato casserole features roasted sweet potatoes mashed with bourbon and maple syrup, topped with a buttery pecan crumble. It’s a grown-up twist on a classic side dish, perfect for holidays or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1/3 cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecan halves or pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Place the cubed sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until fork-tender and edges are caramelized.
  3. While the sweet potatoes roast, make the crumble topping. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces. Stir in the pecan halves. Refrigerate until needed.
  4. Transfer the roasted sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of melted butter, maple syrup, bourbon, milk (or cream), beaten egg, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Do not overmix.
  5. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the dish. Sprinkle the pecan crumble topping evenly over the top. Do not press down.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly around the edges and the topping is golden brown and fragrant. If the topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  7. Let the casserole rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, use a bourbon you enjoy drinking. Roasting the sweet potatoes is key for caramelized flavor. The crumble topping should be kept cold until baking to ensure crunchiness. This casserole can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated; add 10-15 minutes to baking time if starting from cold.

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