Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, a must-have side dish for any holiday gathering or comforting family dinner. This dish combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes, rich maple syrup, and aromatic spices, topped with gooey marshmallows and crunchy pecans for a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, this casserole is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s also a healthier option that everyone will love. Make it your go-to recipe for Thanksgiving or any occasion when you want to impress your guests with something truly special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large organic sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups raw pecans
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2–3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 4 Tbsps unsalted butter, cubed into small pieces
- 1/3 cup organic brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground allspice
- 1 cup organic raisins, soaked + drained
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain.
- In a mixing bowl, mash sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, almond milk, vanilla extract, and butter until smooth.
- Mix in brown sugar and maple syrup until well combined.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture into a baking dish evenly.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, raisins, marshmallows, pecans, and maple syrup for the topping.
- Evenly distribute the topping over the sweet potato base.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg