Scalloped Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Sauce
Scalloped Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Sauce is a heartwarming dish that combines creamy sweet potatoes with a decadent brown sugar glaze, perfect for holiday gatherings or family dinners. This casserole delivers a burst of flavor and nostalgia, inviting everyone to the table with its inviting aroma. With layers of sweet potatoes and a rich sauce, it’s not just a meal but a cherished memory in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Layer half of the sweet potato slices in the baking dish. Pour half of the cream mixture on top. Repeat layering with remaining sweet potatoes and cream mixture.
- Dot the top layer with pieces of butter.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg