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Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

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Elevate your holiday dining experience with the Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, a delicious side that combines the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with a rich, buttery brown sugar sauce and delightful mini vegan marshmallows. This visually stunning dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to accompany your favorite main courses, making it the perfect addition to Christmas or Thanksgiving gatherings. Its warm flavor profile, enhanced by cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, will impress both adults and kids alike. Serve it alongside roasted chicken or turkey for a balanced meal or as part of a festive spread.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

Ingredients

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  • 56 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and slice sweet potatoes into thin medallions; arrange them in a baking dish.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with brown sugar, water, spices, and salt until combined.
  4. Brush three-quarters of the sauce over sweet potato medallions; cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes.
  5. Remove foil, drizzle remaining sauce on top, and sprinkle with chopped pecans and mini vegan marshmallows.
  6. Broil on high for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are toasted—monitor closely to avoid burning.
  7. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
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