Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole: The Best Comfort Dish
Enjoy the rich, sweet flavor of Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, a comfort dish perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and set.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of milk to the sweet potato mixture.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats and is excellent for holiday dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg