Description

Looking for the ultimate cozy side dish for your next family gathering or festive dinner? These Cinnamon Scalloped Sweet Potatoes are a dreamy blend of creamy, cinnamon-spiced layers topped with golden toasted marshmallows and crunchy pecans. This easy recipe delivers bold flavor and beautiful presentation, making it perfect for holiday tables or when you need comforting dinner ideas. It’s a quick prep, easy recipe that doubles as a sweet and savory crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re after a healthy snack with a twist or new breakfast ideas, this dish deserves a spot in your kitchen rotation.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with butter.

2. Peel and slice sweet potatoes into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick rounds.

3. In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Warm the mixture until sugar dissolves.

4. Layer half the sweet potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half of the cream mixture over them. Repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce.

5. Cover with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.

6. Uncover, top with marshmallows and pecans, and bake for another 10–15 minutes until marshmallows are golden.

7. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can prepare the entire dish a day ahead and bake just before serving for easy entertaining.

For a dairy-free version, swap in plant-based butter and cream, and use vegan marshmallows.

Keep a close eye while broiling the marshmallows — they brown fast!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 290
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg

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