Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Brown Sugar Recipe for Side Dish Recipe
A deliciously creamy and sweet side dish featuring tender scalloped sweet potatoes baked in a rich brown sugar cream sauce with warm spices and an optional gooey marshmallow topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Slice the sweet potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them thinly to about ⅛-inch thickness to ensure even baking. Arrange the slices in the baking dish, layering them slightly overlapping for uniform coverage.
- Make the brown sugar sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk continuously until the sugar dissolves fully and the sauce becomes smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the warm brown sugar sauce evenly over the layered sweet potatoes. Use a spatula to gently spread and coat all the slices thoroughly with the sauce.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil to trap moisture and bake for 35 minutes to allow the sweet potatoes to cook through.
- Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20 to 25 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the sauce is bubbling.
- Optional marshmallow topping: In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle mini marshmallows evenly over the top and bake until they are golden brown and gooey.
- Serve: Let the dish cool slightly before serving. For an extra touch, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for quick, consistent, and uniform sweet potato slices.
- Take your time with the sauce to ensure it is smooth and evenly coats the potatoes.
- If the top starts browning too fast during baking, loosely tent the casserole with foil to prevent burning.
- For extra texture and flavor, consider adding toasted pecans or a drizzle of maple syrup just before serving.
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