Description

Scalloped sweet potatoes are a comforting and delicious side dish that perfectly blends the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with rich spices and crunchy toppings. Ideal for holiday feasts or cozy family dinners, this dish features layers of tender sweet potatoes baked in a buttery sauce, finished with crunchy pecans and gooey marshmallows. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, scalloped sweet potatoes are sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings any time of year.

Ingredients

Scale

5–6 medium sweet potatoes
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Peel and slice sweet potatoes into thin medallions.
Arrange medallions in a baking dish.
In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt over medium heat until combined.
Pour three-fourths of the sauce over the sweet potatoes. Cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
Remove foil, drizzle remaining sauce over top, then sprinkle with pecans and marshmallows.
Broil for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Slice sweet potatoes evenly for uniform cooking. Use fresh spices for enhanced flavor. Cover the baking dish with foil during initial baking to retain moisture.