Description
Delectable Top Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar is a mouthwatering side dish that combines layers of tender sweet potatoes in a creamy sauce, topped with a golden, crispy finish. This dish exudes warmth and sweetness, making it the perfect addition to holiday feasts or cozy family dinners. Each bite is a delightful blend of buttery flavors and caramelized goodness that will have everyone at the table coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and slice sweet potatoes into thin rounds (about 1/8 inch thick).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Grease a baking dish and layer sweet potato slices, pouring some of the creamy mixture over each layer. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Dot the top layer with pieces of butter.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg