Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
Delight your family and friends with this Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, a heartwarming and vegan-friendly side dish that will elevate any holiday gathering. This casserole blends the natural sweetness of creamy sweet potatoes with the rich flavor of pure maple syrup, creating a comforting dish that’s both sweet and savory. Topped with crunchy pecans and fluffy vegan marshmallows, it’s a delightful twist on a classic recipe that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large organic sweet potatoes
- 2–3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 4 Tbsps unsalted butter, cubed into small pieces
- 1/3 cup organic brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground allspice
- 1 cup organic raisins, soaked and drained
- 2 cups vegan marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups raw pecans
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes, then boil them in water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain.
- In the pot, combine sweet potatoes with olive oil, almond milk, vanilla extract, butter, sugars, spices, and mash until smooth.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and layer with raisins, marshmallows, and pecans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with additional maple syrup before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg