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Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole That Will Wow Everyone

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole combines roasted sweet potatoes with a sweet maple-pecan topping, making it an irresistible comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 4 cups Cubed Sweet Potatoes Essential for the base; provide natural sweetness and creaminess.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Adds moisture and helps in roasting the sweet potatoes.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances sweetness and provides warm flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Complements cinnamon; optional spice.
  • 0.5 cup Almond Milk Contributes creaminess; can substitute with any milk.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Provides richness; replace with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and caramel notes.
  • 0.25 cup Pure Maple Syrup Sweetener that adds a unique flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Raisins Offers natural sweetness and texture.
  • 2 cups Marshmallows Provides a sweet, fluffy top layer.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Raw Pecans Adds crunch to the topping.
  • 0.25 cup Maple Syrup Sweetens and binds the topping.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread onto a baking sheet and roast for 50-60 minutes, turning halfway.
  3. Once roasted, mash the sweet potatoes with almond milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, and marshmallows.
  4. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and transfer the sweet potato mixture to it, spreading evenly.
  5. Combine raw pecans with maple syrup and sprinkle on top of the sweet potato filling.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, cut sweet potatoes into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking. Adjust sweetness to taste while mixing the filling.

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