Description
Maple Sweet Potato Casserole brings Southern comfort straight to your holiday table, warming hearts with its rich, creamy goodness. Tender sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan streusel create a delightful contrast that makes your family gatherings memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 ½ cups pecans
- 2 cups marshmallows
- 1 cup raisins
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup almond milk
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch ground allspice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for roasting sweet potatoes.
- Toss 4 large peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon nutmeg until evenly coated.
- Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Roast for 50-60 minutes until tender and golden.
- Drop oven temperature to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Combine roasted sweet potatoes with ½ cup almond milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla, ⅓ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, and a pinch of allspice.
- Fold in 1 cup drained raisins and 1 cup marshmallows. Mix gently, keeping some potato chunks intact.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Dot surface with 4 tablespoons cubed butter.
- Tuck additional marshmallows into the casserole, pressing gently.
- Mix 1½ cups pecans with ¼ cup maple syrup. Spread evenly over casserole.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking 15 more minutes until top turns golden and marshmallows melt.
- Let casserole rest 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
Notes
- Roast sweet potatoes until deeply caramelized for maximum flavor depth and sweetness.
- Select high-quality maple syrup for authentic Southern richness and complex taste profile.
- Keep marshmallows visible when pressing into casserole to create beautiful golden peaks during baking.
- Consider reducing sugar for diabetic diets or substituting coconut milk for dairy-free adaptations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg