5 from 12 votes
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes combine thinly sliced sweet potatoes baked in a creamy blend of butter, garlic, Parmesan, milk, and cream, seasoned with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and fresh rosemary. Melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses add a rich, golden crust and gooey texture. This dish yields tender layers infused with aromatic herbs and spices, ideal as a comforting side dish for meals where a flavorful alternative to regular potatoes is welcome.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
430 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 or 3 ½ lbs sweet potato peeled and very thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon rosemary finely chopped, fresh
- 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel and slice the sweet into very thin rounds. You can use a mandoline slicer to do this.
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, sauté butter and garlic until fragrant. Add the flour and whisk in until combined.
- Next, add the Parmesan cheese, milk, cream, salt, pepper, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, chopped fresh rosemary, stir, and bring the mixture to a soft boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool a bit.
- Once cooled, stir in the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Arrange the thinly sliced sweet potatoes in a row or circles In a casserole dish, and pour the cheese mixture on top evenly.
- Then, cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
430kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
1023mg
(43%)
Potassium
1050mg
(22%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
38120IU
(762%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
540mg
(54%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1023mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1050mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 38120IU | 762% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 540mg | 54% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.