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Best Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole (Easy & Perfect)

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This Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole features roasted sweet potatoes with a subtle maple warmth, a splash of bourbon for depth, and a crunchy pecan streusel topping. It’s a grown-up, less sweet version of the classic holiday side dish that’s always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup, plus 2 tablespoons for the topping
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (4 tablespoons melted for the mixture, 2 tablespoons cold for the streusel)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated if possible

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Scrub the sweet potatoes clean, pierce each a few times with a fork, and place on the baking sheet. Roast for 45-60 minutes until tender all the way through. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
  3. Peel the skins off the sweet potatoes and transfer the flesh to a large mixing bowl. Mash with a hand mixer or potato masher until smooth (about 4 cups).
  4. To the mashed sweet potatoes, add 4 tablespoons melted butter, ¼ cup maple syrup, 3 tablespoons bourbon, ¼ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix on low speed until combined and smooth.
  5. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup chopped pecans, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg. Cut in 2 tablespoons cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the pecan streusel over the top without pressing it in.
  7. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are bubbly and the topping is golden brown. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Roast sweet potatoes instead of boiling to concentrate natural sugars and prevent waterlogging. Use room temperature eggs to avoid lumps. The bourbon cooks off, leaving only warmth; substitute with extra maple syrup and vanilla if preferred. Toast pecans before adding to streusel for maximum crunch. For make-ahead, assemble without streusel up to 24 hours in advance, add streusel just before baking, and increase baking time by 5-10 minutes.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, maple bourbon, pecan streusel, holiday side dish, Thanksgiving, easy sweet potato casserole

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