Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
Indulge in the warmth of Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, a heartwarming dish that adds a touch of sweetness to any gathering. This delightful casserole features creamy sweet potatoes blended with rich maple syrup and aromatic spices, creating a flavor profile that is both comforting and festive. Perfect for holidays or cozy weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make recipe will quickly become a family favorite. With its vegan-friendly ingredients, including almond milk and plant-based marshmallows, it caters to everyone’s tastes while ensuring not a single bite goes to waste!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large organic sweet potatoes
- 2–3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 4 Tbsps unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup organic brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground allspice
- 1 cup organic raisins
- 2 cups vegan marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups raw pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and cubing them, then boil until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked sweet potatoes with olive oil, almond milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and raisins.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with vegan marshmallows and pecans.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 90 minutes.
- Let it cool slightly before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg