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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Delicious Scalloped Sweet Potatoes for Festive Feasts

Delicious Scalloped Sweet Potatoes are a beloved seasonal side dish perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Layer
  • 5-6 medium Sweet Potatoes peeled and cut into thin medallions
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter can substitute with salted butter but reduce added salt by ¼ teaspoon
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar light or dark brown sugar based on preference
  • as needed Water for dissolving sugar and butter
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon essential for holiday flavor profiles
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves can be substituted with allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg use freshly grated nutmeg for a more intense flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt use sparingly if using salted butter
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans walnuts can be used as an alternative
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows add extra marshmallows if desired for a sweeter finish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mandoline slicer
  • Baking dish
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and slice 5-6 medium sweet potatoes into thin medallions using a mandoline slicer.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine unsalted butter, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Heat over medium until melted and mixed, about 5 minutes.
  4. In a baking dish, arrange half of the sweet potato medallions and brush three-quarters of the sauce over them.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. Remove the foil, drizzle remaining sauce over the top, and sprinkle with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows.
  7. Switch oven setting to broil and bake for another 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are golden.
  8. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, slice sweet potatoes uniformly and watch closely while broiling to avoid burning. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days or freeze for 2-3 months.

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