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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Brown Sugar

Creamy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Brown Sugar for Comforting Bliss

Delight in Creamy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar, a perfect blend of sweet and savory for a comforting side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or margarine as a dairy-free substitution
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar for a less refined option
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for variation
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg or allspice, or omit if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract for a different flavor
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • mandoline slicer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. Peel and thinly slice the sweet potatoes to about 1/4 inch thick and layer them in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and whisk in the brown sugar, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the layered sweet potato slices, ensuring each slice is coated.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. If desired, sprinkle mini marshmallows over the top in the last 5 minutes of baking.
  8. Allow the dish to cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 19000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared up to a day in advance and baked just before serving. It can also be frozen for longer storage.

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