Description
This velvety and delicious Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is a staple for any holiday, especially Thanksgiving. Made with roasted sweet potatoes, maple syrup, raisins, spices, and marshmallows, then topped with a crunchy maple-pecan layer, it’s a crowd-pleasing favorite.
Ingredients
1 cup organic raisins
4 large organic sweet potatoes
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 pinch ground allspice
1/3 cup organic brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
5/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups raw pecans, chopped
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cups marshmallows
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork, rub with olive oil, and roast for 45–55 minutes until tender.
2. Allow sweet potatoes to cool slightly, then peel and place in a large bowl.
3. Mash until mostly smooth, leaving small chunks for texture.
4. Stir in almond milk, maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
5. Fold in raisins and mix until well combined.
6. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
7. In a bowl, combine chopped pecans with maple syrup and sprinkle over the top.
8. Add marshmallows evenly over the casserole.
9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, until the topping is golden and marshmallows are toasted.
10. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Make ahead: Prepare the base a day before, refrigerate, and bake before serving.
Use vegan butter and marshmallows for a vegan version.
For extra crunch, toast pecans before adding.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: sweet potato casserole, maple sweet potato casserole, southern side dish, Thanksgiving recipes, gluten-free holiday casserole