Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole: Best Comfort Food Recipe
Delight in this creamy Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, a perfect blend of rich flavors and comforting textures.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden and the casserole is set.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add mini marshmallows on top for a sweeter flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg