Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, a dish that will elevate any holiday meal or family gathering. With layers of thinly sliced sweet potatoes surrounded by a rich, buttery brown sugar sauce infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe creates a harmonious balance of sweetness and texture. Topped with crunchy pecans and mini vegan marshmallows for an extra touch of indulgence, these scalloped sweet potatoes are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, this dish is destined to become a favorite on your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into thin medallions
- ¼ cup unsalted butter or vegan alternative
- 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).
- Peel and slice sweet potatoes into thin medallions; layer them in a baking dish.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt until melted into a smooth sauce.
- Brush three-quarters of the sauce over the sweet potato layers. Cover with foil and bake for 45–50 minutes.
- Remove foil; drizzle remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with pecans and mini marshmallows.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes until marshmallows are toasted.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg