Description
Sweet potato casserole with marshmallow topping delights holiday tables across North America. Hearty ingredients blend into a comforting side dish that connects family and festive traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Elevate your oven temperature to 350F (175C), preparing a welcoming environment for the sweet potato casserole.
- Submerge whole sweet potatoes in boiling water, allowing them to soften for approximately 15 minutes until they yield easily when pierced.
- Drain the potatoes and transform them into a velvety mash, ensuring a smooth, lump-free texture.
- Harmonize the mashed sweet potatoes with maple syrup, melted butter, almond milk, vanilla extract, warming spices, and a whisper of salt, blending until the mixture achieves a luxurious consistency.
- Carefully transfer the creamy sweet potato blend into a generously greased 9×13-inch baking vessel, spreading evenly to create a perfect canvas.
- Craft a decadent topping by combining crunchy pecans, rich brown sugar, melted butter, and gluten-free flour, creating a crumbly, textured mixture.
- Shower the sweet potato base with the pecan topping, ensuring an even, generous distribution that promises a delightful crunch.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping transforms into a golden, crispy crown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest briefly, allowing the flavors to settle and the topping to achieve maximum crispiness before serving.
Notes
- Choose firm, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for the richest flavor and creamiest texture.
- Use a potato masher or hand mixer to achieve a smooth, lump-free consistency without overworking the potatoes.
- Swap maple syrup with honey or agave nectar for alternative sweetness if desired.
- Toast pecans briefly before adding to the topping to enhance their nutty flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 116 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg