Description
A comforting dish featuring mashed sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows and crunchy pecans, sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- Maple syrup
- Brown sugar
- Raisins
- Spices (cinnamon and nutmeg)
- Marshmallows
- Chopped pecans
- Butter or a vegan alternative (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil them until tender. Drain and mash.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with maple syrup, brown sugar, raisins, and spices.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Top with marshmallows.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans with melted butter or a vegan alternative and sprinkle on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden and crispy.
Notes
For a vegan option, use a plant-based alternative for butter. Experiment with spices and consider roasting sweet potatoes for enhanced sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potato, casserole, Southern recipe, Thanksgiving, comfort food