Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious twist on a classic Southern dish, featuring sweet potatoes and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Stir in cooked turkey bacon.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with chopped pecans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
Notes
- Serve warm as a side dish for holiday meals.
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, Turkey Bacon, Sweet Potatoes, Holiday Recipe