Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole with Turkey Bacon Twist
A deliciously sweet and savory twist on a classic Southern dish, featuring maple syrup and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Fold in the crumbled turkey bacon.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with mini marshmallows.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the marshmallows are golden brown.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, top with chopped pecans before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, Sweet Potatoes, Turkey Bacon, Casserole