Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, a delightful side dish perfect for any festive gathering. This recipe features thinly sliced sweet potato medallions bathed in a creamy brown sugar sauce, artfully spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Topped with crunchy pecans and mini vegan marshmallows, this dish not only pleases the palate but also dazzles on the holiday table. With its easy preparation and rich flavors, it’s an ideal complement to your favorite main courses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into thin medallions)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- ½ cup mini vegan marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange sweet potato medallions in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, water, spices, and salt over medium heat. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Brush ¾ of the sauce over the sweet potatoes; cover with foil.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
- Remove foil and drizzle remaining sauce over medallions; sprinkle with pecans and marshmallows.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are toasted.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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