Creamy Sweet Potato Souffle

Name: Creamy Sweet Potato Souffle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large orange sweet potatoes; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup milk; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup flaked coconut (optional)

This fluffy sweet potato souffle hits the perfect balance between a side dish and a treat.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

1 hour 20 minutes

Total

1 hour 35 minutes

Serves

This sweet potato souffle is a total crowd pleaser that feels fancy even though it is simple to make. It is lighter than a heavy marshmallow casserole but offers just the right amount of sweetness to make your holiday table feel special.

My secret to the best flavor is roasting the potatoes instead of boiling them. This brings out their natural sugar, which means you can use less added sweetener while enjoying a much richer taste. It is the perfect side dish for turkey, chicken, or pork.

🧺 Ingredients

4 large orange sweet potatoes
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup flaked coconut (optional)

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender all the way through.
2
Once cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl.
3
Add the butter, milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon to the bowl. Beat the mixture until it is smooth and fluffy.
4
Transfer the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
5
In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans and flaked coconut, then sprinkle the mixture over the top of the potatoes.
6
Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake the souffle for 40 minutes.
7
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to ensure the best texture.

💡 Tips

You can assemble the filling a day early and keep it in the fridge, just wait to add the pecan topping until right before you bake it. If you want to save time on the big day, you can fully bake the souffle a day in advance and simply rewarm it in a 350 degree F oven until heated through.

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