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Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole: Comfort in Every Bite

This Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is a velvety celebration of flavors, perfect for Thanksgiving and offers a vegan twist.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups sweet potatoes cubed, preferably organic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg use sparingly
  • 1 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure extract for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter or substitute with coconut oil for vegan
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar as a healthier alternative
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup essential for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup raisins plumped in hot water
  • 2 cups marshmallows vegan options available
  • 1 cup pecans or substitute with walnuts
For the Topping
  • 1 cup pecans for the topping
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup to drizzle over topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Toss until coated.
  3. Spread sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and roast for 50-60 minutes until tender and charred.
  4. Lower the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes with almond milk, vanilla, brown sugar, and maple syrup.
  6. Assemble the casserole by pouring sweet potato mixture into the baking dish, dot with butter, and add marshmallows.
  7. Mix pecans with maple syrup and sprinkle over the sweet potato filling.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Adjust sweetness with brown sugar and maple syrup. Soak raisins for enhanced flavor and texture. Can be made ahead by roasting sweet potatoes the day before and assembling on the day of baking.

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