Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole with Turkey Bacon Bliss
A delicious blend of sweet potatoes and turkey bacon combined with maple syrup for a comforting side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, crumbled turkey bacon, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix until well blended.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden.
Notes
- For extra crunch, top with pecans or additional crumbled bacon before baking.
- This dish can be prepared a day in advance and baked before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg