Scalloped Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Sauce
Delight in the layers of tender sweet potatoes enveloped in a rich brown sugar sauce, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced (approximately 2 lbs)
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and slice sweet potatoes into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick.
- Make the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Layer the Casserole: In the prepared baking dish, arrange half of the sweet potato slices in an even layer. Drizzle half of the sauce over them. Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes and sauce.
- Bake: Cover tightly with aluminum foil (shiny side down) and bake for about 40 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Finish Baking: Remove foil for the last 10-15 minutes to allow the top to become golden-brown. For added crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans on top during this time.
- Serve: Transfer generous portions onto plates and drizzle with any remaining sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg