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Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Brown Sugar Recipe for Side Dish Recipe

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  • Author: Rafael
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Brown Sugar recipe is a creamy, sweet, and comforting side dish perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving or cozy dinners. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes are baked in a luscious brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg sauce, then optionally topped with gooey mini marshmallows for a nostalgic touch. It’s easy to make, vegetarian-friendly, and delivers a tender, caramelized sweet potato casserole that pleases all palates.

Ingredients

Scale

Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1½ pounds), peeled and thinly sliced (⅛ inch thick)

Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping (Optional)

  • ½ cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Slice the Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them thinly to about ⅛-inch thickness using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer for even baking. Arrange the slices neatly in the baking dish, slightly overlapping.
  3. Make the Brown Sugar Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely. Add the brown sugar, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk continuously until the sugar dissolves fully and the sauce is smooth and velvety.
  4. Assemble the Casserole: Pour the warm brown sugar sauce evenly over the sweet potato layers. Use a spatula to gently coat all slices thoroughly with the sauce.
  5. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes to start softening the potatoes.
  6. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the sauce is bubbling and slightly caramelized around the edges.
  7. Optional Marshmallow Topping: In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle mini marshmallows evenly over the top. Return to the oven and bake until marshmallows are golden brown and gooey.
  8. Serve: Let the dish cool slightly before serving. Optionally garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or fresh herbs like thyme for color and aroma.

Notes

  • Slice sweet potatoes uniformly about ⅛ inch thick for even cooking.
  • Do not skimp on baking time; ensure potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Use good quality heavy cream for a rich sauce.
  • Watch the marshmallows closely as they can burn quickly.
  • Brown sugar sauce can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
  • Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat in an oven-safe dish at 300°F with a splash of cream to keep moist.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: scalloped sweet potatoes,brown sugar sweet potatoes,sweet potato casserole,holiday side dish,Thanksgiving side dish,vegetarian side dish,baked sweet potatoes,marshmallow sweet potatoes

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