Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and heartwarming Southern dish that combines sweet potatoes with the rich flavor of maple and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with milk, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Fold in the crumbled turkey bacon.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set.
Notes
- For a crunchy topping, consider adding crushed pecans or a sprinkle of brown sugar before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato, Casserole, Southern, Maple, Turkey Bacon