Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar
Indulge in the warm, sweet embrace of Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar. This creamy, layered dish combines tender sweet potatoes with rich brown sugar and heavy cream for a mouthwatering experience that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Enhanced with a golden crust, this recipe is sure to evoke nostalgia and delight your taste buds at every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer the sliced sweet potatoes evenly in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, brown sugar, salt, and pepper; pour over the sweet potatoes.
- Place small pats of butter on top of the final layer.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil for the last 15 minutes to caramelize.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For even cooking, slice sweet potatoes uniformly using a mandoline slicer. Experiment by adding spices like nutmeg or mixing in nuts for texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.