Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole: A Cozy Delight!
A delicious and comforting Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a rich maple flavor, perfect for family gatherings and holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top.
- If desired, add mini marshmallows on top of the pecans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute milk with almond milk and eggs with flax eggs.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your taste.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.