Description
A comforting and delicious dish, perfect for family gatherings or holiday feasts, combining sweet potatoes with maple syrup for a warm, sweet flavor.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes
- Maple syrup
- Brown sugar
- Raisins
- Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg)
- Marshmallows
- Pecans
- Butter or vegan alternative
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil until tender.
- Drain and mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
- Stir in maple syrup, brown sugar, raisins, and spices until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and smooth the top.
- In a separate bowl, combine marshmallows and chopped pecans for the topping.
- Sprinkle the topping over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until heated through and the topping is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For an even sweeter flavor, consider adding more maple syrup or brown sugar. Use a vegan butter substitute to make it vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg