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Southern Maple Sweet Potato

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

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A comforting Southern-style sweet potato casserole with roasted sweet potatoes, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a crunchy pecan topping.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 mins
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ROASTED SWEET POTATOES:
  • 4 large organic sweet potatoes, peeled + cubed
  • 23 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • FILLING:
  • ½ cup Almond milk (or whole milk/plant-based milk)
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract
  • 4 Tbsps unsalted butter, cubed
  • ⅓ cup organic brown sugar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of ground allspice
  • 1 cup organic raisins, soaked + drained
  • 2 cups marshmallows
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 ½ cups raw pecans
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread in a single layer on baking sheet.
  3. Roast for 50-60 minutes until tender and golden. Remove and let cool slightly.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  5. Mix roasted sweet potatoes with milk, vanilla, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, raisins, and marshmallows.
  6. Scoop mixture into baking dish. Dot with butter and press in extra marshmallows.
  7. Combine pecans and maple syrup for topping. Spread evenly over casserole.
  8. Cover with foil, bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil, bake another 15 minutes until golden.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes before draining.
  • For extra richness, substitute heavy cream for milk.
  • Cover leftovers tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 mins
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg