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Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole Your New Holiday Favorite

This Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is a delicious blend of sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and spices, making it a must-try for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes Substitute with Japanese sweet potatoes for an added twist.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Coconut oil offers a tropical flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Consider using nutmeg or allspice for a tasty alternative.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Omit for a milder flavor if preferred.
  • 1 cup Almond Milk Feel free to replace with any plant-based or regular milk.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract works best for this recipe.
For the Sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter For a vegan option, switch to coconut oil or vegan butter.
  • 1 cup Organic Brown Sugar Try using coconut sugar for a lower glycemic alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup Agave syrup can be a useful replacement.
  • 1/2 cup Organic Raisins Dates can bring a different texture to the dish.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Marshmallows Mini marshmallows can be used if desired.
  • 1 cup Raw Pecans Feel free to substitute with any nuts you fancy that work well.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then spread them on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast sweet potatoes for 50-60 minutes until tender, stirring halfway through.
  4. Lower oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  5. Combine roasted sweet potatoes with almond milk, vanilla, brown sugar, maple syrup, spices, raisins, and marshmallows.
  6. Spread sweet potato mixture in the baking dish and scatter butter or vegan alternative.
  7. Mix pecans with maple syrup and spread on top of the casserole.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  9. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Roasting sweet potatoes ahead of time can make preparing easier on busy days.

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