Description
This Scalloped Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Sauce is a warm, comforting holiday-style side dish. Tender layers of thinly sliced sweet potatoes are baked in a rich cinnamon-nutmeg cream sauce and topped with gooey mini marshmallows. Sweet, creamy, and irresistible!
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1½ pounds)
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into thin rounds.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Pour in the heavy cream and heat until warm, but do not boil.
- Layer the sweet potato slices in the baking dish. Pour the warm brown sugar cream mixture evenly over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Uncover, sprinkle mini marshmallows on top, and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
- Slice the sweet potatoes as evenly as possible to ensure uniform baking.
- For extra richness, add a drizzle of maple syrup before baking.
- Replace marshmallows with chopped pecans for a crunchy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American