Description
A delicious and comforting Sweet Potato Scalloped Potatoes recipe featuring thinly sliced sweet potatoes baked with a spiced brown sugar butter sauce, topped with toasted mini marshmallows and chopped walnuts. Perfect for holiday meals or any cozy occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4-6 sweet potatoes (peeled, cut in half, and sliced into â…›-inch slices)
Sauce
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
Toppings
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and grease a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray to prevent sticking and help with cleanup.
- Arrange Sweet Potatoes: Arrange the sliced sweet potatoes upright, cut side down, tightly packed in the casserole dish. This ensures even cooking and a beautiful presentation.
- Make Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir frequently and cook until the mixture begins to boil, then immediately remove from heat to prevent burning.
- Pour Sauce and Bake: Drizzle about three-quarters of the spiced butter sauce evenly over the potatoes. Cover the casserole dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes, allowing the potatoes to cook through and absorb the flavors.
- Add Toppings and Broil: Remove the foil, drizzle the remaining sauce over the potatoes, then sprinkle chopped walnuts and mini marshmallows on top. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely, until the marshmallows are golden and toasted.
- Rest and Serve: Let the dish stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set and cool slightly, enhancing the texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure sweet potato slices are uniformly thin (about â…›-inch) for even cooking.
- Watch the marshmallows closely during broiling to prevent burning.
- For a nut-free version, omit walnuts or replace with pecans if preferred.
- This dish can be prepared a day ahead; assemble and refrigerate, then bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes to cook if needed.
- Adjust spices to preference; more cinnamon or nutmeg can enhance warmth.
