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Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole That Steals the Show

This Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is a beloved side that brings comfort to any table, combining roasted sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Base
  • 4 large Organic Sweet Potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can be swapped for melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup Almond Milk Substitute with whole milk or any plant-based alternative
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Use vegan butter for dairy-free
For the Sweetness & Texture
  • 0.5 cup Organic Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Allspice
  • 0.5 cup Organic Raisins Optional; consider soaking them for added flavor depth
  • 1 cup Marshmallows Optional for gooey texture
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup Raw Pecans Can substitute with walnuts

Equipment

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

Method
 

Preparation and Roasting
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully coated.
  3. Spread the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and roast for 50-60 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
Casserole Assembly
  1. Preheat a second oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes with almond milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, maple syrup, additional spices, raisins, and marshmallows.
  3. Scoop the sweet potato mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
Topping and Baking
  1. In a small bowl, combine pecans with a drizzle of maple syrup and mix until coated.
  2. Spread the pecan mixture evenly over the casserole. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Serving
  1. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to 4 days. Freeze assembled casserole for up to 3 months before baking.

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