Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
A heartwarming Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prep the sweet potatoes: Peel and chop sweet potatoes and boil for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Mash them up: Drain, return to the pot, add maple syrup, brown sugar, and spices, and mash until smooth.
- Incorporate extras: Fold in raisins and spread mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Make the topping: Combine brown sugar, pecans, and maple syrup in a bowl and sprinkle over sweet potato base.
- Add marshmallows: Layer marshmallows on top if desired.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
You can prepare the sweet potato mixture a day ahead and add toppings right before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, casserole, Thanksgiving, Southern recipe, comfort food