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Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes for a Cozy Holiday Feast

Enjoy these Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, a delicious and easy side dish perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 5-6 medium Sweet Potatoes peeled and cut into thin medallions
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter can substitute with salted butter
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark based on preference
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cloves use sparingly
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • pinch Salt to taste
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts walnuts are an alternative
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows consider using more for extra sweetness

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • Mandoline Slicer
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and slice the sweet potatoes into thin medallions.
  2. Layer the sweet potato medallions evenly in a buttered baking dish.
  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add brown sugar, water, spices, and salt; whisk until smooth.
  4. Brush ¾ of the sauce over the sweet potatoes, ensuring they are well-coated.
  5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes or until tender.
  6. Drizzle remaining sauce over baked sweet potatoes, then sprinkle with nuts and marshmallows.
  7. Broil for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are golden-brown.
  8. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare the sweet potatoes the day before for easier assembly on cooking day. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

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