Gluten-Free Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

Made with wholesome ingredients like real maple syrup, buttery pecans, and sweet potatoes, this casserole is entirely gluten-free and bursting with cozy fall flavors, it’s the perfect maple pecan sweet potato casserole for your holiday table!

This delicious dish is also naturally gluten-free, so no additional ingredients are needed. The pecans are optional but they give a wonderful crunch with every bite.

What ingredients do you need for a Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole?

• Sweet Potatoes
• Half & Half or Heavy Cream
• Butter
• Maple Syrup
• Salt
• Ground Pepper
• Vanilla Extract
• Cinnamon
• AllSpice
• Eggs
• Pecans
• Marshmallows

How do you cook the sweet potatoes?

When you are ready to make sweet potato casserole, the first thing you should do is cook the sweet potatoes. These need to be ready to mash up into the casserole being fork tender. They can be mashed with a hand mixer or potato masher. The potato masher works well at mashing them while not overdoing it. They do not need to be pureed, just lightly mashed.

Our preferred method is to cook them in the Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot with this Ninja Foodi Sweet Potatoes recipe. They can be cooked right in the pressure cooker and the skin will come right off when they are fully cooked.

The other option is to cook them in a pot of boiling water on the stove, which is also an easy way to prepare the potatoes. If using this method, be sure to peel the potatoes first. Once the potatoes have boiled on medium-high heat in a large stockpot for 15-20 minutes, they should be fork-tender, remove them and begin to prepare the sweet potato mixture.

Either option will work, just be sure they are soft and easily mashed before moving on with the gluten-free sweet potato casserole.

How do you make Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole?

As mentioned above, first you need to be sure the potatoes are fully cooked and ready to mash.

At that point, you will simply be mixing in each ingredient using a large bowl to make the sweet potato mixture. The full recipe instructions will be in the recipe card below. Remember to use a 9×13 casserole dish to pour the mixture into.

The not-so-secret ingredient is the real maple syrup along with those wonderful crunchy pecans that will be used for the pecan topping.

How do you prepare the pecan topping?

After 15 minutes of baking at 350 degrees F, the casserole will be carefully removed and topped with pecans, marshmallows, and a dash of ground cinnamon. This will create a marshmallow topping that has a nice crunch with the pecans. If you are allergic to pecans, skip the pecans but do the marshmallow topping.

Are sweet potatoes the same thing as yams?

Sweet Potatoes and yams are often used interchangeably, but they are two different vegetables.

If you are looking for a recipe for yams, check out this Candied Yams recipe.

How do you store leftover sweet potato casserole?

Once the casserole has cooled completely, store the leftovers in an airtight container or cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap.

Place in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. When ready to serve, use a microwave-safe plate and heat for 1 minute or bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5-10 minutes until warm.

Not only does this gluten-free sweet potato casserole make a great Thanksgiving side dish, but it’s also a perfect addition to any fall meal. It’s easy to make, naturally gluten-free and has that perfect combination of smooth and crunchy that’s sure to win over a crowd.

More Holiday Recipes:

• Brown Sugar Slow Cooker Ham (Gluten-Free)

• Homemade Cranberry Sauce (Gluten-Free)

• Baked Candied Yams

• Sourdough Bread Stuffing