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Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, a perfect side dish for any gathering or family dinner. This recipe features thinly sliced sweet potatoes layered in a rich, buttery brown sugar sauce infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Topped with crunchy pecans and mini vegan marshmallows, these scalloped sweet potatoes are not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Whether served at a festive holiday meal or as a comforting weeknight dish, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 medium sweet potatoes (peeled & cut into thin medallions)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and slice sweet potatoes into thin medallions. Arrange in a baking dish.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt together butter, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Brush three-fourths of the sauce over sweet potato medallions. Cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes.
  5. Remove foil, drizzle remaining sauce over potatoes, top with pecans and mini marshmallows.
  6. Broil for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are toasted.
  7. Allow cooling for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Slice sweet potatoes uniformly for even cooking. Feel free to adjust spices according to your taste preferences. Substitute plant-based butter or coconut oil for a dairy-free version.