Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
A delightful Southern dish that combines sweet potatoes with maple syrup and a crunchy topping, perfect for holidays or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup butter (or vegan alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes in water until tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain and mash.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with maple syrup, brown sugar, raisins, spices, and butter.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture into a baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans with a bit of maple syrup and sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- Add mini marshmallows on top if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor. This dish can be prepared ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sweet potato, casserole, Southern, holiday, vegetarian