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Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole That's Pure Comfort

This Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole blends sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and pecans for a delightful holiday dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup almond milk or any plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter or vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup raisins soaked in hot water
  • 1 cup marshmallows adjust for preference
For the Topping
  • 1 cup raw pecans or walnuts

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Toss your sweet potatoes with olive oil, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 50-60 minutes until tender.
  3. Lower the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. Combine roasted sweet potatoes, almond milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, maple syrup, allspice, and raisins in a mixing bowl.
  5. Spoon filling into the baking dish and dot with butter and marshmallows.
  6. Combine pecans with maple syrup and distribute over the casserole.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  8. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. Freeze portions for up to 3 months.

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