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Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Marshmallow Bliss

Experience the comfort of the Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with layers of buttery sweet potatoes and gooey marshmallows.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course sides
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • - Oven
  • - Baking dish
  • Small saucepan
  • - Knife
  • - Cutting board

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes

  • 5-6 medium sweet potatoes peeled and sliced into medallions

For the Sauce

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melting into a creamy base
  • ¼ cup brown sugar adding sweetness
  • ½ cup water helps create a luscious sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon infusing warm notes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves providing a hint of spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg adding depth and warmth
  • ¼ teaspoon salt bringing flavors together

For the Topping

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans offering delightful crunch
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows perfect for gooey topping

Instructions
 

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling them and cutting them into thin medallions.
  • Melt the sauce ingredients together in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Brush ¾ of your melted sauce onto the sweet potato medallions.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes.
  • Uncover and drizzle remaining sauce over the sweet potatoes.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans and mini marshmallows on top.
  • Broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to toast marshmallows.
  • Cool the dish slightly before serving.

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with extra melted butter for added richness.
Keyword comfort food, holiday recipe, scalloped sweet potatoes, side dish, sweet potato recipe, Vegetarian