Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
Indulge in the warm comfort of Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, a delightful side dish perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners. This creamy casserole features the natural sweetness of organic sweet potatoes, enhanced by rich maple syrup and aromatic spices. Topped with toasty pecans and fluffy vegan marshmallows, it’s a crowd-pleaser that even the pickiest eaters will love. Easy to prepare and make ahead, this dish combines wholesome ingredients for a guilt-free indulgence that will fill your home with a delightful aroma.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large organic sweet potatoes
- 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup organic raisins
- 2 cups vegan marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups raw pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes; toss with olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Boil sweet potatoes until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain.
- Mash sweet potatoes with almond milk, vanilla extract, butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup until smooth.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sweet potato mixture, followed by half of the raisins, marshmallows, and pecans. Repeat layering.
- Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg