Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole: An Indulgent Twist on Tradition
A delicious twist on the traditional sweet potato casserole, featuring maple syrup for added sweetness and richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with mini marshmallows.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
- For added crunch, consider topping with chopped pecans before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Southern, Maple, Sweet Potato, Casserole, Recipe