Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes are a delightful spin on a classic side dish, perfect for holiday feasts or cozy family dinners. This recipe features layers of tender sweet potatoes baked in a warm brown sugar sauce, infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Topped with crunchy pecans and mini vegan marshmallows, this dish is not only visually stunning but offers an irresistible blend of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, these scalloped sweet potatoes are sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 medium sweet potatoes (peeled & cut into thin medallions)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (or plant-based alternative)
- 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 vegan marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into thin medallions. Arrange them in a baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, water, spices, and salt over medium heat until melted and combined.
- Brush three-quarters of the sauce over the sweet potato layers and cover with foil. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Remove foil, drizzle remaining sauce over top, sprinkle with nuts and marshmallows.
- Switch oven to broil for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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