Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients :

• Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
• 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2–3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• Filling:
• 1/2 cup almond milk (or any milk)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, diced
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• Pinch of allspice
• 1 cup raisins, soaked and drained
• 2 cups marshmallows
• Topping:
• 1 1/2 cups raw pecans
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread in a single layer and roast 50–60 minutes until tender and lightly charred.
3. Reduce oven to 350°F. Lightly mash the roasted sweet potatoes and transfer to a large bowl.
4. Stir in milk, vanilla, butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and raisins until well combined.
5. Spread mixture into a baking dish. Top with marshmallows.
6. In a small bowl, combine pecans and maple syrup. Sprinkle evenly over the top.
7. Bake 25–30 minutes, until marshmallows are golden and pecans are toasted.
8. Let cool slightly and serve warm.