Description
Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and nostalgia to your table. With creamy sweet potatoes blended with rich maple syrup and topped with crunchy pecans and fluffy marshmallows, this casserole is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, it will quickly become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Boil the sweet potato cubes until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and let cool.
- Mash the sweet potatoes in a bowl, then mix in maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt until creamy.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the mixture, then layer mini marshmallows on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and marshmallows are golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating vanilla extract into the sweet potato mixture. - Feel free to adjust sweetness by modifying maple syrup or brown sugar according to taste preferences.