Description
These Scalloped Sweet Potatoes are a holiday favorite! Tender slices of sweet potato in a buttery brown sugar sauce, spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Topped with toasted marshmallows and pecans, this dish is a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. A crowd-pleasing side for Thanksgiving or Christmas!
Ingredients
For the Potatoes:
- 5-6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin medallions
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Toppings:
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven – Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 2: Slice and Arrange the Sweet Potatoes – Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into thin medallions. Arrange them in a single layer in your baking dish.
- Step 3: Prepare the Sauce – In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Once combined and smooth, remove from heat.
- Step 4: Coat the Sweet Potatoes – Use a pastry brush to coat the sweet potato medallions with 3/4 of the prepared sauce. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Step 5: Add Toppings – Remove foil, drizzle the remaining sauce over the potatoes. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows.
- Step 6: Broil to Toast the Marshmallows – Set the oven to broil and broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely until marshmallows are golden and toasted.
- Step 7: Cool and Serve – Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nuts: Swap pecans for walnuts, almonds, or candied pecans for extra flavor.
- Vegan Version: Use dairy-free butter and plant-based milk to make it vegan-friendly.
- More Spice: Add ginger or allspice for an extra layer of flavor.
- Add Apples: Layer thinly sliced apples with the sweet potatoes for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
