Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole: The Best Comfort Dish
A delightful and comforting Southern dish that’s perfect for holidays and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and top with mini marshmallows.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the marshmallows are golden brown.
Notes
- For added texture, consider topping with pecans.
- This dish can be made a day in advance and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Comfort Food, Holiday Recipe