Description
Warm, cozy, and loaded with maple goodness, this Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is your new holiday must-have. Creamy roasted sweet potatoes, a sweet maple-pecan topping, and golden marshmallows make it irresistible for family dinners, festive gatherings, or cozy weeknight treats
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Base
4–5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice (optional)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup milk or dairy-free milk
Topping
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
Roast the sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast peeled and chopped sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 25–30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
Mash sweet potatoes: In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes with butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Prepare the topping: Melt butter in a skillet, add pecans, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Assemble the casserole: Spread mashed sweet potatoes in a greased 9×13-inch dish. Top with marshmallows, then sprinkle pecan mixture over the top.
Bake: Lower oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake 20–25 minutes until marshmallows are golden and topping is bubbly.
Rest and serve: Let cool 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Roast sweet potatoes for best flavor.
Make vegan by using coconut oil, dairy-free milk, and vegan marshmallows.
Nut-free? Replace pecans with roasted pumpkin seeds.
Can assemble a day ahead and refrigerate, then bake before serving.
Spice variations: Add a pinch of ginger or cloves
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Dessert
- Method: Roasting & Baking
- Cuisine: Southern / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Sweet potato casserole, Southern recipe, holiday side dish, maple casserole, festive side