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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Heavenly Scalloped Sweet Potatoes for Your Holiday Table

These Scalloped Sweet Potatoes are a delightful addition to your holiday table, featuring layers of sweet potatoes, buttery sauce, and toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Layer
  • 5-6 medium Sweet Potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter choose unsalted for better seasoning control
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust based on butter used
For the Sweet Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar light or dark, your choice
  • 0.75 cup Water can be substituted with heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon for that holiday feel
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cloves adds depth to the flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg just a pinch enhances the spice blend
For the Toppings
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Pecans or walnuts for an alternative
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows adjust quantity based on preference

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mandoline slicer
  • medium saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and thinly slice 5-6 medium-sized sweet potatoes into uniform medallions. Arrange the slices in a greased baking dish.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Stir in ½ cup of brown sugar, ¾ cup of water, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Cook until smooth and bubbling, about 3-5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. Gently brush about ¾ of the warm sauce over the arranged sweet potatoes, reserving the remaining sauce.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  6. After baking, remove the foil, drizzle on the remaining sauce, and sprinkle with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows.
  7. Set your oven to broil and place the dish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  8. Allow the dish to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use a mandoline slicer for uniform slices. Soak sweet potatoes in water to prevent browning. Watch closely while broiling to achieve a perfect golden brown finish without burning.

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