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Creamy Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole (Easy, 45-Minute Recipe)

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This creamy maple bourbon sweet potato casserole with pecan streusel is a savory-ish twist on the classic holiday side dish. It’s balanced, quick, and made with simple ingredients, perfect for impressing guests or a cozy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large or 4 medium)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • ½ cup creme fraiche or sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub sweet potatoes, pierce with a fork, and roast on a baking sheet for 40-50 minutes until very soft.
  2. Let potatoes cool for 10 minutes, then slice open and scoop flesh into a large bowl or food processor. Discard skins.
  3. Add melted butter, maple syrup, bourbon, creme fraiche, beaten egg, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the sweet potatoes. Process until smooth, or mash and whisk by hand.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and chopped pecans. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to work butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.
  5. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread sweet potato filling evenly in dish. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over filling.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until filling is set and slightly puffed, and streusel is golden brown. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and coconut cream or dairy-free sour cream. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. To make ahead, assemble casserole (without baking) up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Add 10 minutes to baking time if starting from cold. To freeze, assemble completely but do not bake; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before baking.

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

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