Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole: A Must-Try Recipe!
A delicious and comforting Southern-style casserole made with sweet potatoes and a rich maple syrup topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
- Add maple syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil.
- Can be prepared a day in advance and baked before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg