Cinnamon Scalloped Sweet Potatoes: 7 Reasons to Love This Dish
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These Cinnamon Scalloped Sweet Potatoes are a creamy, cinnamon-spiced side dish topped with golden marshmallows and crunchy pecans.
- Author: Olivia
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with butter.
- Peel and slice sweet potatoes into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Warm the mixture until sugar dissolves.
- Layer half the sweet potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half of the cream mixture over them. Repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Uncover, top with marshmallows and pecans, and bake for another 10–15 minutes until marshmallows are golden.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish is ideal for family gatherings and festive dinners.
- It can be served as a healthy snack or a comforting side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg