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mashed maple sweet potatoes

(2 ratings)
JWhiteH avatar
Recipe by
J. White Harris
@JWhiteH
Gallatin, TN

Sweet Potatoes are often served for holiday meals. Paired with Maple Syrup they make a dish that is welcome for most any meal. These maple-sweetened sweet potatoes are a favorite at my house.

(2 ratings)
yield 12 servings
prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mashed maple sweet potatoes

  • 4 lg
    sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    maple syrup
  • 1 c
    pecans, chopped
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 2 Tbsp
    maple syrup
  • 1/4 c
    pecans, chopped

How To Make mashed maple sweet potatoes

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven until soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before peeling and placing into a large bowl.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 2 quart casserole dish. Mash the warm potatoes along with butter, cream, vanilla extract, brown sugar, salt, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1 cup chopped pecans, and eggs. Spread mashed sweet potato into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and 1/4 cup of pecans. Bake sweet potatoes in preheated oven until thoroughly hot, 30 to 35 minutes.
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