Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, a perfect addition to your holiday feast or family gatherings. This dish features thinly sliced sweet potatoes baked with a rich blend of brown sugar and warm spices, creating a creamy, comforting texture that everyone will love. Topped with crunchy pecans and mini vegan marshmallows, this recipe is not just a side dish—it’s a celebration of taste that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, these scalloped sweet potatoes are sure to become a favorite at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into thin medallions; arrange in a baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Brush three-quarters of the sauce over the sweet potato medallions. Cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Remove foil, drizzle remaining sauce on top, and sprinkle with pecans and mini vegan marshmallows.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are lightly toasted; watch closely to prevent burning.
- 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: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg