Description
A delicious Southern-style maple sweet potato casserole that is a must-have for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with mini marshmallows.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark maple syrup.
- Can be made a day in advance and reheated before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness by reducing the amount of brown sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg