Super Simple Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

By Rebecca St. Clair

This maple sweet potato casserole is the perfect combination of savoury and sweet. Warm smooth mashed sweet potatoes with a hint of maple and cinnamon spice. A gloriously golden toasted marshmallow topping make this casserole the perfect decadent side dish to grace any festive table!

This brightly coloured sweet potato casserole is made without eggs. It is easy to make with only a handful of simple ingredients.

Make ahead maple sweet potato casserole

One of the great things about this sweet potato side dish is that it can be made ahead of time. This side dish is usually served at festive feast meals like Christmas and Thanksgiving. The kitchen is usually a buzzing busy hive of recipes being made throughout the day, so it is nice to have some that can be made in advance.

Make this easy maple sweet potato casserole 1 – 2 days in advance. Cover and store in the refrigerator until needed. Then, it is just a quick reheat and toasting of marshmallows right before bringing this beautiful festive side dish to the table.

How to store maple sweet potato casserole

This is a great make ahead casserole that can be stored for later. Sweet potato casserole stores extremely well and will taste just like the day you made it!

Fridge

If you are making this maple sweet potato casserole in advance to reheat the day of the meal, make the casserole up to the point of putting on the marshmallow topping. Instead, cool to room temperature, cover, and store in the fridge up to 2 days.

To store leftover sweet potato casserole in the fridge, allow to cool to room temperature. Cover or store in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freezer

This is a great casserole to make ahead and freeze for later. To store this great make-ahead casserole in the freezer,

• Prepare the casserole up to the point of putting on the topping and baking.
• Allow the casserole to cool to room temperature.
• Cover completely in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container.
• Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

When you are ready to enjoy this casserole, remove from the freezer and allow to defrost in the fridge 24 hours.

Apply the topping and bake according to the recipe directions.

Topping alternatives for maple sweet potato casserole

Although, arguably, marshmallows are the most popular topping for sweet potato casserole, there are an array of delicious toppings you might want to try or mix in with the marshmallows! Here are some of our favourites!

Sweet Pecans (or other nuts)

Make a crumble topping with ½ cup (75 g) of flour mixed with ½ cup (100 g) of brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1/3 cup (80 ml) of melted butter. Mix until moistened. Then toss in 1 cup (100 g) of pecans.

Crisp oatmeal topping

This is the same type of topping you would find on fruit crisps like apple crisp. To make this easy topping crumble together ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, ½ cup (75 g) flour, ½ cup (50 g) quick oats, 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) melted butter.

Dried stuffing

Boxed stuffing is really just a box of dried cubed and seasoned bread. Crush the dried bread into crumbs and layer on top of the casserole for an extra flavourful crispy topping.

Homemade Bread

If you have bread at home that is past it’s prime, cut it into cubes and dry it out in a 200 °F (95 °C) oven for about 1 hour or until dried and crumbly. Crush the bread into crumbs and layer that on top of the casserole.

Packaged bread crumbs

Buy store bough prepackaged bread crumbs from the store for the quickest and easiest way to top this casserole dish.

Crackers

Try crushing crackers and using in place of bread crumbs. No drying required! Butter crackers like Ritz are a perfect choice for this casserole or pair with a cheesy cracker for even more flavour. Drizzle with butter before placing in the oven.

Crumbled chips

Crunched up plain flavoured chips on top. They stay crisp and give the casserole a great savoury flavour.

Crispy chow mein noodles

Whole or broken up this is a great alternative to top this casserole.

Cereal

Give a quick crumble to cereal like Corn Flakes for the perfect quick and easy crunchy topping. Make sure to drizzle with a few Tablespoons of melted butter before baking.

How to make Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes

4 Tablespoons oil 60 ml

2 Tablespoons lemon juice 30 ml

1 teaspoon cinnamon 5 ml

2 Tablespoons maple syrup 30 ml

¼ cup butter 60 g

1 teaspoon salt 5 ml

2 cups mini marshmallows 140 g

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
2. Stab each sweet potato a few times and then place each on a square of tin foil.
3. Drizzle about 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) of oil on each and wrap loosely in the foil.
4. Place the potato packages onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or until very tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Set the potatoes aside to cool until you can easily handle them.
6. Remove the skin (this should now easily peel off with just your fingers) and place in a square casserole dish.

7. Mash and mix the potatoes along with, the lemon juice, cinnamon, maple syrup, butter, and salt, until you have a smooth bright orange mixture.

8. Smooth out the top of the casserole and, if you are making this ahead of time, allow to cool to room temperature, cover, and chill in the fridge

9. The day of the meal (or right away if making the same day). Bake in the 400 °F (200 °C) oven for 15 minutes.

10.Remove and cover the top with the mini marshmallows. Bake for another 10 minutes or until the marshmallows are toasty and have puffed up slightly

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