Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy family dinners. This dish features creamy mashed sweet potatoes blended with rich maple syrup, creating a warm and inviting flavor that delights every palate. Topped with crunchy pecans and sweet mini marshmallows, this casserole is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a beautiful centerpiece for your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel and chop sweet potatoes into uniform pieces. Boil in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes), then drain.
- Mash sweet potatoes until smooth. Stir in melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a bowl, combine chopped pecans and mini marshmallows; sprinkle over the sweet potato base.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and marshmallows are golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg