French Style Sweet Potato Soufflé

French style sweet potato soufflé is a fancified way of enjoying your sweet potatoes at the holidays.

What many of us know as the American version of sweet potato soufflé (maybe you call it sweet potato casserole) has made an appearance on my Thanksgiving table for years. Baked sweet potatoes mashed together with lots of brown sugar, butter and an egg or two and then topped with a pecan struessel topping. It’s decadent and delicious.

I’m linking up with a bunch of other talented bloggers over on Food Network today to share Thankgiving side dish recipes so I wanted to contribute something a little more unique. A French style soufflé gets lift from beaten egg whites. It still has some added calories from egg yolks and cream but as a side it feels much lighter than the American dish I am used to. Sometimes it’s nice to change things up plus Thanksgiving is such a glutenous affair (not that that’s a bad thing) having a dish that feels a little lighter might be appealing to some of your guests.

I started with this recipe HERE and then changed it to my own tastes. The lemon maple sauce really brightens the flavor of the soufflé so don’t skip it! What are your favorite side dishes to serve on Thanksgiving? Do you always make the same menu or do you like to try new recipes each year?

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For more Thanksgiving side dish inspiration be sure and visit the Food Network and these fabulous bloggers:

Devour: Thanksgiving Side Dishes That’ll Hold Up to Reheating
The Lemon Bowl: Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Foodtastic Mom: French Style Sweet Potato Soufflé
Feed Me Phoebe: Gluten-Free Stuffing with Vegan “Creamed Spinach” and Leeks
The Hungry Traveler: Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Healthy Eats: 7 Lighter Takes on Essential Thanksgiving Sides
Dishin & Dishes: Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Wedges
The Mediterranean Dish: Jeweled Couscous with Pomegranate and Lentils
The Fed Up Foodie: Festive Orange Spinach Salad
A Mind “Full” Mom: Parmesan Garlic Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Creative Culinary: Golden Onion Casserole with Thyme and Toasted Bread Rounds
Swing Eats: Creamed Spinach
Taste with the Eyes: It’s Back – The Stuffing Everyone Loves!
In Jennie’s Kitchen: Pan Seared Cauliflower
FN Dish: Stovetop vs. Oven-Baked: Battle of the Thanksgiving Side Dishes