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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Rich Brown Sugar Bliss

Delicious scalloped sweet potatoes layered with a rich brown sugar sauce, perfect for any holiday table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 5 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 Potatoes
  • 4 large Sweet Potatoes Peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or dairy-free substitute
  • 1/4 cup Butter Or dairy-free substitute
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon For flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or maple extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows Optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • medium saucepan
  • Mandoline

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
  2. Peel and thinly slice the sweet potatoes into ⅛ inch rounds and arrange them in the baking dish.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add brown sugar, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract; stir until smooth.
  4. Pour the brown sugar sauce over the sweet potatoes, pressing them down gently.
  5. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and continue baking for 20-25 minutes until tender and bubbling.
  7. If using, sprinkle mini marshmallows on top and bake for the last 5 minutes.
  8. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 19200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

For best results, ensure sweet potatoes are sliced uniformly for even cooking. This dish can be prepared a day in advance to save time.

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