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

¼ cup unsalted butter (see notes below)

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

For the Toppings:

¼ cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)

½ cup mini marshmallows (see notes below)

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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 ¾ 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