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Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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This classic Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes recipe features tender sweet potato medallions smothered in a rich, buttery brown sugar and warm spice sauce, topped with crunchy pecans and toasted mini marshmallows for a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Ideal for holiday gatherings or comforting family dinners.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potatoes

  • 5–6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin medallions

Sauce

  • 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

Toppings

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the scalloped sweet potatoes.
  2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into thin medallions to ensure even cooking. Arrange these slices evenly in a baking dish.
  3. Make the Sauce: In a small to medium saucepan over medium heat, combine unsalted butter, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Stir continuously as the ingredients melt and blend to form a smooth sauce.
  4. Apply Sauce and Bake Covered: Using a pastry brush, apply about three-quarters of the sauce evenly over the sweet potato medallions in the baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45-50 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Add Remaining Sauce and Toppings: Remove the foil from the dish, brush the remaining sauce on the potatoes, then sprinkle chopped pecans and mini marshmallows evenly on top.
  6. Broil Marshmallows: Place the baking dish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to toast the marshmallows to a golden brown. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dish to set slightly.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use fresh ground spices if possible.
  • You can substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
  • To reduce sweetness, use light brown sugar instead of dark.
  • Mini marshmallows add a classic touch, but you can omit them for a less sweet dish.
  • Make sure to slice sweet potatoes uniformly thin for even cooking.
  • If you prefer a gluten-free dish, verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free.

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Keywords: scalloped sweet potatoes, sweet potato casserole, holiday side dish, baked sweet potatoes, marshmallow topping, pecans, brown sugar sauce

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