Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, a perfect blend of sweet potatoes and maple syrup that brings comfort to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped pecans
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 well until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with chopped pecans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and pecans are slightly toasted.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt to enhance sweetness.
- This dish can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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