Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole: The Best Comfort Dish
Enjoy this Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, a delightful comfort dish perfect for any gathering. Bursting with flavor, it’s sure to satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans with a bit of melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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