Description
Sweet Potato Scalloped Potatoes is a deliciously comforting casserole featuring thinly sliced sweet potatoes layered upright in a buttery, spiced brown sugar sauce, topped with toasted walnuts and mini marshmallows for a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. This dish makes an ideal side for holiday meals or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4-6 sweet potatoes, peeled, halved, and sliced into â…›-inch slices
Sauce and Topping
- 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
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and grease a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Arrange Sweet Potatoes: Stand the sweet potato slices upright and arrange them tightly packed, cut side down, inside the prepared casserole dish to ensure even cooking and an appealing presentation.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Then add the brown sugar, water, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir frequently and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat.
- First Baking: Drizzle about three-quarters of the sauce evenly over the arranged sweet potatoes. Cover the dish tightly with foil to retain moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, allowing the sweet potatoes to become tender.
- Add Toppings and Broil: After baking, remove the foil and drizzle the remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle chopped walnuts and mini marshmallows evenly over the potatoes. Place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully, until the marshmallows become toasted and golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let the dish stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and for the casserole to set slightly.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice sweet potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- Adjust spices to taste, reducing or increasing cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves based on preference.
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the walnuts lightly before adding.
- Watch the marshmallows closely while broiling to prevent burning.
- This dish can be prepared ahead by assembling and refrigerating before baking.
