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Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A comforting Southern dish featuring creamy sweet potatoes, warming spices, and a crunchy pecan topping, perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large organic sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 23 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup almond milk or whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • ⅓ cup organic brown sugar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of allspice
  • 1 cup soaked and drained organic raisins
  • 2 cups marshmallows
  • 1 ½ cups raw pecans
  • ¼ cup maple syrup for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for about 25-30 minutes until fork-tender and golden.
  2. In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, almond milk, vanilla extract, butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Blend until creamy and smooth, then fold in raisins.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix pecans with marshmallows and additional maple syrup. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the sweet potato filling.

Notes

Experiment with spices for added flavor, and consider broiling the topping for a crispy finish.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: sweet potato casserole, southern food, comfort food, holiday recipe, vegetarian