Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole: The Best Family Delight
A delightful dish that combines the sweetness of maple syrup with the earthy flavor of sweet potatoes, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- 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 cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and chopped pecans, then sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until heated through and the topping is golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt to the sweet potato mixture.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: southern, sweet potato, casserole, maple, family recipe