Easy Sweet Potato Souffle
A light and fluffy sweet potato souffle that hits the perfect balance of sweet and savory for your holiday table.
easy.enzo81.xyzThis sweet potato souffle is a fantastic side dish that always steals the show at Thanksgiving. I love how it sits perfectly between a savory mashed potato and an overly sugary casserole. By roasting the potatoes first, you get a much deeper flavor and natural sweetness, which means you do not need to add nearly as much extra sugar.
People often think a souffle is difficult, but this recipe is incredibly straightforward. It comes together quickly, and it feels fancy enough for special occasions while being simple enough for any Sunday dinner. You can even prep the components ahead of time to make your holiday cooking easier.
Ingredients
- 4 large orange sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup flaked coconut (optional)
8Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and roast the sweet potatoes until they are fork tender, which usually takes about 45 to 60 minutes.
- 2
Once cool enough to handle, scoop the sweet potato flesh into a large mixing bowl and discard the skins.
- 3
Add the butter, milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon to the bowl with the potatoes.
- 4
Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture until it is smooth and well combined.
- 5
Transfer the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- 6
Combine the chopped pecans and flaked coconut in a small bowl, then sprinkle this mixture over the top of the potatoes.
- 7
Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for 40 minutes.
- 8
Let the souffle rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Tips
You can prepare the filling and the topping up to one day in advance, storing them separately in the refrigerator. When you are ready to bake, just let the filling reach room temperature, add the topping, and bake as directed. Leftovers also reheat beautifully in a 350 degree F oven.
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