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Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole for Cozy Gatherings

A comforting vegan delight, Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole blends sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and marshmallows, ideal for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes Cubed, organic for richer flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg A pinch enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Almond Milk Can use other plant-based milks
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Best to use pure
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with vegan butter
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a healthier option
  • 0.5 cup Pure Maple Syrup Dark maple syrup gives richer taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Allspice Optional
  • 1 cup Raisins Soak in hot water for plump finish
  • 2 cups Marshmallows Use vegan marshmallows for a dairy-free option
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Raw Pecans Or walnuts, optional
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Maple Syrup For drizzling over pecans

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • 9×13 baking dish

Method
 

Roasting and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Roast for 50-60 minutes until tender.
  2. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, almond milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, maple syrup, nutmeg, allspice, soaked raisins, and half of the marshmallows. Transfer to greased baking dish, top with butter.
  3. Mix pecans with maple syrup in a bowl. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture, creating a crunchy layer.
  4. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until topping is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This casserole can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.

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