Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole: The Best Comfort Food
Discover the delightful flavors of Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, a perfect comfort food for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: side dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the marshmallows are golden brown.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of milk to the sweet potato mixture.
- Feel free to substitute brown sugar for maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: southern, sweet potato, casserole, comfort food, maple syrup