Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Dish
A warm and comforting Southern dish made with sweet potatoes and topped with a delightful maple syrup glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and slightly caramelized on top.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, increase the amount of maple syrup.
- Can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, comfort dish, sweet potatoes, maple syrup