Description
This Sweet Potato Scalloped Potatoes recipe features tender sweet potato slices baked in a rich, spiced brown sugar and butter sauce, topped with crunchy walnuts and toasted mini marshmallows. A delightful blend of warmth and sweetness perfect for holiday dinners or comforting family meals.
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 the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and grease a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Arrange Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potato slices upright with the cut side down, tucking them tightly together in the casserole dish to create an even layer for baking.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir frequently and cook until the mixture just begins to boil, then remove it from the heat.
- Add Sauce and Bake: Drizzle about three-quarters of the spiced butter mixture evenly over the arranged sweet potatoes. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes to allow the potatoes to soften and absorb the flavors.
- Top and Broil: Remove the dish from the oven and uncover. Drizzle the remaining butter mixture 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 casserole stand for 5 minutes after removing from the oven to set slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet potatoes for best texture and flavor; older potatoes may be less sweet and softer.
- Watch marshmallows closely during broiling to avoid burning.
- For a nut-free version, omit walnuts or substitute with pecans or leave them out completely.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; bake before serving.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference for more or less sweetness or warmth.
