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Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

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A comforting Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole featuring roasted sweet potatoes mixed with warm spices, maple syrup, raisins, and marshmallows, topped with a maple-pecan glaze and baked to golden perfection. This dish combines sweet, nutty, and creamy flavors, perfect for holiday dinners or cozy family meals.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potato Preparation

  • 4 large organic sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Casserole Filling

  • 1/2 cup almond milk (or whole milk or preferred plant-based milk)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed into small pieces
  • 1/3 cup organic brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of ground allspice
  • 1 cup organic raisins, soaked and drained
  • 2 cups marshmallows

Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups raw pecans
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Season Sweet Potatoes: In a bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with extra virgin olive oil, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until they are fully coated, ensuring each piece is covered with seasoning.
  3. Roast Sweet Potatoes: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 50-60 minutes, or until they are tender, golden, and slightly charred. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
  4. Prepare Baking Dish: Lower the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  5. Mix Casserole Filling: In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, almond milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, soaked and drained raisins, and marshmallows. Mix gently until combined, allowing some sweet potatoes to mash while keeping chunks for texture.
  6. Assemble Casserole: Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Distribute the small pieces of cubed unsalted butter throughout the casserole mixture. For extra gooeyness, gently press additional marshmallows into the mixture in several spots.
  7. Make the Pecan Topping: In a separate bowl, combine raw pecans with maple syrup, mixing until the pecans are well coated.
  8. Add Topping and Cover: Generously spread the pecan and maple syrup topping evenly over the casserole. Cover the baking dish with foil to keep moisture in during the initial baking.
  9. Bake the Casserole: Bake the covered casserole in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and marshmallows have melted beautifully.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. This dish pairs wonderfully with your favorite holiday sides and main courses.
  11. Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy this sweet, nutty Southern favorite!

Notes

  • Soak the raisins in warm water for about 10 minutes before adding them to the casserole to plump them up and enhance their texture.
  • You can substitute almond milk with whole milk or any other plant-based milk according to your preference.
  • Adjust the amount of marshmallows and maple syrup topping depending on your desired sweetness.
  • Use raw pecans for the topping to get a crunchy texture after baking.

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