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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Irresistible Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Bliss

Delightful Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, a perfect blend of savory and sweet, featuring marshmallow topping for an irresistible dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Peeled and sliced into thin medallions
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Substitute with salted if necessary
For the Sweet Sauce
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark varieties work
  • 1/2 cup Water Can substitute with heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves Use sparingly
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To balance sweetness
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Walnuts can be used as a substitute
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Add more for extra sweetness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan
  • Mandoline Slicer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease the baking dish with butter.
  2. Peel sweet potatoes and slice them into thin medallions. Arrange in layers in the baking dish.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  4. Brush three-quarters of the sauce over the layered sweet potatoes, reserving the rest.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
  6. After baking, drizzle remaining sauce, sprinkle with pecans, and top with mini marshmallows.
  7. Broil for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown, watching closely.
  8. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow layers to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, slice sweet potatoes evenly and watch closely while broiling marshmallows to avoid burning.

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