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Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, a side dish that promises to elevate any gathering. This recipe features tender sweet potatoes enveloped in a rich, buttery brown sugar sauce, enhanced by aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with crunchy pecans and mini vegan marshmallows, this dish is not only visually appealing but also offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it suitable for both festive occasions and everyday meals. Easy to prepare and bursting with warmth, these scalloped sweet potatoes will surely impress your guests!

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 medium sweet potatoes (peeled & cut into thin medallions)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 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 the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel sweet potatoes and slice them into thin medallions. Arrange in a baking dish.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine unsalted butter, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until melted into a smooth sauce.
  4. Brush three-quarters of the sauce over the sweet potato medallions and cover with foil.
  5. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until tender.
  6. Remove foil, pour remaining sauce over top, sprinkle with pecans and mini vegan marshmallows.
  7. Broil for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are toasted; watch closely!
  8. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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