Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Experience the joy of the holidays with the Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, a delightful side dish that perfectly marries sweetness and spice. This recipe features tender sweet potato medallions coated in a rich, buttery brown sugar sauce infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Topped with crunchy pecans and fluffy vegan marshmallows, these scalloped sweet potatoes are not only an eye-catching addition to your festive table but also a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or hosting a family dinner, this dish brings warmth and flavor to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 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 (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
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and slice sweet potatoes into thin medallions; arrange in a baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar, water, spices, and salt over medium heat until combined.
- Brush ¾ of the sauce over the sweet potatoes; cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Remove foil, drizzle remaining sauce on top, sprinkle with pecans and vegan marshmallows.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are toasted; watch closely.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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