Description
Sweet potato casserole with marshmallow topping brings comfort and warmth to holiday tables. Layers of creamy sweet potatoes and golden marshmallows create a delightful gluten-free side dish you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk (or any preferred dairy-free alternative)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Spices and Flavorings:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or butter substitute)
Instructions
- Peel sweet potatoes and simmer in water until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and transfer to a large mixing bowl, mashing thoroughly with coconut milk until smooth and velvety.
- Incorporate maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg into the mashed sweet potatoes, stirring until uniformly blended.
- Transfer the creamy potato mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Prepare the crumble topping by combining gluten-free oats, roughly chopped pecans, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
- Drizzle melted coconut oil over the dry topping ingredients, stirring until the mixture achieves a crumbly, clumpy texture.
- Distribute the pecan-oat topping uniformly across the sweet potato base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the edges become slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the casserole set.
Notes
- Opt for organic sweet potatoes to enhance the natural, rich flavor and ensure a healthier dish.
- Choose pure maple syrup without additives for a cleaner, more authentic sweetness that complements the potatoes perfectly.
- Swap pecans with other nuts like almonds or walnuts if you have allergies or prefer different textures in the topping.
- Use a potato masher or hand mixer for ultra-smooth sweet potato base, avoiding lumps for a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg