Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is a heartwarming dish that captures the essence of childhood memories and festive gatherings. This creamy, sweet casserole features rich sweet potatoes blended with pure maple syrup, topped with crunchy pecans and gooey marshmallows. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas, every bite is a delightful mix of nostalgia and flavor that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender; drain.
- Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a bowl, then stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg