Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
Indulge in the warmth of Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, a delightful side dish that captures the essence of comfort food. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this casserole combines creamy sweet potatoes with the rich sweetness of pure maple syrup and a crunchy pecan topping. Easy to prepare, it invites you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time creating cherished memories with loved ones. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making it a family favorite that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large organic sweet potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or your preferred plant-based milk)
- 1/3 cup organic brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup organic raisins, soaked & drained
- 1 1/2 cups raw pecans
- 2 cups vegan marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Boil the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot of water for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Add olive oil, almond milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and raisins. Mash until smooth.
- Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with vegan marshmallows and raw pecans. Drizzle with extra maple syrup.
- Bake for 70-90 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg