Irresistibly Creamy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Marshmallows
Creamy scalloped sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows are a comforting side dish that combines sweet and savory flavors.
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
Course: Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, Creamy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, Holiday Side Dish, Sweet Potatoes, Toasted Marshmallows
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Feel free to substitute with regular potatoes, though baking time may vary.
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For a healthier twist, olive oil can be swapped in.
For the Sauce
- ½ cup Brown Sugar Consider coconut sugar for a refined sugar alternative if desired.
- ½ cup Water No substitution necessary here.
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust the amounts according to personal preference.
- ¼ teaspoon Cloves Adjust the amounts according to personal preference.
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Adjust the amounts according to personal preference.
- 1 teaspoon Salt No substitutions will provide the same effect.
For the Topping
- ½ cup Chopped Pecans Walnuts can work too, or simply omit for a nut-free option.
- 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Omit them for a less sweet dish, or swap for coconut flakes for something different.
Steps
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures that your dish will start cooking right away and become beautifully tender.
Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into ⅛-inch medallions.
Layer the sweet potato medallions in a greased baking dish.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then mix in the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until combined for about 3-4 minutes.
Brush three-quarters of the sauce evenly over the layered sweet potatoes, ensuring they are coated well. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes.
Uncover the dish, drizzle the remaining sauce over the sweet potatoes, and top with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows.
Broil for 1-2 minutes until the marshmallows are golden and toasted.
Cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
For a tangy twist, mix in cream cheese into the sauce before brushing it on the sweet potatoes.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 20000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg