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Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Marshmallow Topping Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Best Thanksgiving Scalloped Sweet Potatoes recipe delivers a classic, comforting side dish perfect for holiday gatherings. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes are baked in a rich, spiced brown sugar and butter sauce, then topped with crunchy pecans and toasted mini marshmallows for a delightful sweet and savory contrast. Easy to prepare and full of festive flavors, this dish will be a standout addition to your Thanksgiving table.

Ingredients

Scale

Sweet Potatoes

  • 5-6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin medallions

Sauce

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Toppings

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows (add more if desired)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into thin medallions using a mandoline slicer for uniform thickness. Arrange the slices evenly in your baking dish.
  2. Make the Sauce: Place a small or medium saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop. Add the unsalted butter, brown sugar, water, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt. Stir continuously until the butter and sugar have completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  3. First Bake: Using a pastry brush, evenly coat about three-quarters of the sauce over the sweet potato slices in the baking dish. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Add Toppings and Broil: Remove the foil from the dish and pour the remaining sauce evenly over the potatoes. Sprinkle the chopped pecans and mini marshmallows on top. Place the baking dish under the broiler and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to toast the marshmallows without burning.
  5. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the scalloped sweet potatoes cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. This allows the dish to set slightly and makes serving easier. Enjoy your festive sweet potato dish!

Notes

  • Using a mandoline slicer for the sweet potatoes ensures even, thin slices which cook uniformly and improve texture.
  • If using salted butter, skip the added ¼ teaspoon of salt in the sauce.
  • Feel free to add extra mini marshmallows on top for a sweeter, more festive finish.
  • Keep a close eye during broiling as marshmallows toast quickly and can burn easily.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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