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Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Roasted Sweet Potato Casserole

  • Author: EMMA
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Comfort food in its coziest form golden roasted sweet potatoes folded into a warm, spiced filling with gooey marshmallows and a maple-pecan topping. Perfect for the holidays or any soul-satisfying craving.


Ingredients

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For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:

  • 3-4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Casserole Filling:

  • Roasted sweet potatoes (from above)
  • 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (plus more for stuffing into the filling)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

For the Maple-Pecan Topping:

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Spread evenly on baking sheet and roast for 50โ€“60 minutes, stirring halfway. Let cool slightly.
  4. Reduce oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  5. In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, milk, vanilla, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, raisins, and 1 cup marshmallows. Mix gently, leaving some texture.
  6. Spread mixture in baking dish. Dot with butter and tuck extra marshmallows throughout.
  7. Mix pecans and maple syrup in a small bowl and sprinkle on top.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.

Equipment


Notes

Use fresh sweet potatoes for best caramelization. Pure maple syrup offers richer flavor. Toast pecans beforehand for added crunch. Swap raisins for cranberries, or use coconut sugar for a twist.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 105mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg