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Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole for Cozy Gatherings

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting dish that combines creamy sweet potatoes and rich maple syrup, perfect for 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: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon or pumpkin spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Almond Milk or any milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Organic Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Allspice optional
  • 1/2 cup Organic Raisins soaked for texture
  • 2 cups Marshmallows divided
  • 1 cup Raw Pecans
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup drizzled
  • 1/2 cup Additional Pecans

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • 9x13 Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 50-60 minutes.
  2. After roasting, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Mash the sweet potatoes and mix in almond milk, vanilla, brown sugar, maple syrup, raisins, half the marshmallows, and spices.
  3. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Pour in the sweet potato mixture and top with cubes of butter and the remaining marshmallows.
  4. In a small bowl, mix pecans with maple syrup. Sprinkle over the casserole evenly.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until pecans are golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 19000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat at 375°F.

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