Description
This Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting dish perfect for holidays and family gatherings. The sweetness from the maple syrup and marshmallows blends wonderfully with the creamy sweet potatoes, creating a delicious harmony of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup butter (or vegan substitute)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, then boil them until tender.
- Drain and mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
- Stir in maple syrup, melted butter (or vegan substitute), cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture into a baking dish.
- Top with marshmallows, raisins, and chopped pecans.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the marshmallows are golden brown.
- Serve warm as a side dish during the holidays.
Notes
To make peeling easier, soak the sweet potatoes in warm water for a few minutes. For extra flavor, try adding a dash of nutmeg or ginger to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg