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Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes for Cozy Holiday Feasts

This recipe for Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes blends sweet and savory flavors, perfect for holiday feasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 5-6 medium Sweet Potatoes Use a mandoline slicer for even medallions.
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Reduce additional salt if using salted butter.
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Light or dark will work.
  • 1 cup Water Substitute with heavy cream for richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Infuses a warm aroma.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves Use sparingly.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Can be omitted.
  • to taste Salt Enhances overall flavors.
For Topping
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Walnuts can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Add more for extra sweetness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mandoline slicer
  • saucepan
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease your baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/8-inch medallions using a mandoline slicer.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup of unsalted butter, ¾ cup of brown sugar, and 1 cup of water with spices. Heat until melted and smooth.
  4. Brush three-quarters of the sauce over the arranged sweet potato medallions.
  5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
  6. Uncover, drizzle remaining sauce, and top with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows.
  7. Broil for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown.
  8. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use a mandoline slicer for uniform medallions and watch the marshmallows closely while broiling to avoid burning.

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