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Best Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole (Easy & Perfect!)

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This isn’t just another sweet potato casserole that shows up at the holiday table and gets ignored after one scoop. This one sticks with you. It’s creamy, sweet, and has a warm maple bourbon kick that makes it the one dish that gets requested before the turkey.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium), peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed (for topping)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
  • Pinch of salt (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Boil the sweet potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water by about an inch. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  3. Drain and mash: Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them steam dry for a couple of minutes. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Mash them with a potato masher until mostly smooth, or use a hand mixer for a silky texture.
  4. Mix the filling: Add the softened butter, maple syrup, bourbon, brown sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the mashed potatoes. Mix until well combined and creamy.
  5. Prepare the pecan topping: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix with a fork until the mixture is crumbly and all the pecans are coated.
  6. Assemble the casserole: Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the top.
  7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the topping is golden brown and bubbly. If the topping is browning too quickly, tent the dish loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  8. Rest before serving: Let the casserole cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don’t skip the ‘steam dry’ step after boiling the potatoes to avoid a watery casserole. Toast the pecans first for deeper flavor. Use room temperature butter and eggs for best incorporation. Use a good quality bourbon you’d drink. The casserole can be assembled (without topping) up to 2 days in advance; add topping before baking and add 10-15 minutes if baking from cold.

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

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