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Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole: A Comfort Food Delight

Enjoy the Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, a delightful dish perfect for gatherings. Its creamy filling and crunchy pecan topping make it a must-try comfort food!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Baking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 4 large organic sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus additional for filling
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup almond milk or preferred non-dairy or whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed or vegan butter
  • 0.33 cup organic brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
  • a pinch ground allspice
  • 1 cup organic raisins soaked and drained
For the Topping
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1.5 cups raw pecans combined with ¼ cup maple syrup

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large bowl with olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated. Spread them out in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then roast for 50-60 minutes, or until they're tender and slightly caramelized.
  2. Once the sweet potatoes are done roasting, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, mash the roasted sweet potatoes lightly, leaving some chunks for texture. Add in almond milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, maple syrup, ground spices, soaked raisins, and marshmallows. Mix well until combined, creating a creamy filling with delightful sweetness.
  3. Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, smoothing it out evenly. Sprinkle the cubed butter over the top. If desired, tuck in some extra marshmallows into the filling for a gooey surprise.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the raw pecans with maple syrup, ensuring each piece is well coated. Sprinkle this pecan mixture generously over your assembled casserole.
  5. Cover the casserole with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Afterward, carefully remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the marshmallows are melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

To prevent mini marshmallows from completely melting, cover the casserole for the first baking period and add some back in for the last few minutes. Leftover casserole stays fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

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