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Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, a creamy side dish that captivates with its buttery brown sugar sauce and warm spices. Tender sweet potato medallions are lovingly baked to perfection, creating a perfect harmony of sweet and savory. Topped with crunchy pecans and mini vegan marshmallows, this dish serves as an impressive centerpiece for any gathering, from holiday feasts to casual family dinners. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these scalloped sweet potatoes will light up your dining table and leave your guests craving more.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 medium sweet potatoes (peeled & cut into thin medallions)
  • 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
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
  • ½ cup mini vegan marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and slice sweet potatoes into thin medallions. Arrange in a single layer in a baking dish.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine unsalted butter, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until melted and smooth.
  4. Brush about three-quarters of the sauce over the sweet potato medallions. Cover with foil and bake for 45–50 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven; drizzle remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle with pecans and vegan marshmallows.
  6. Switch oven to broil mode; broil for 1–2 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown—watch closely!
  7. Let cool for about 10–15 minutes before serving.

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