Description
Enjoy a cozy and easy-to-make Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows recipe that perfectly balances creamy, savory layers with a sweet, fluffy plant-based marshmallow topping. This festive side dish features plant-based cheese, a natural gelling agent, and wholesome ingredients to create a luscious texture and rich flavor ideal for holiday tables or comforting family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- Fresh, firm sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds (about 4 large potatoes)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons plant-based butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent
Layers and Topping
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based cheese, shredded or sliced
- 1 cup plant-based marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them evenly into thin rounds about 1/4 inch thick. This ensures even cooking and creates delicate layers ideal for scalloped dishes.
- Sauté the Onions and Make the Sauce: In a pan, melt the plant-based butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent and fragrant. Whisk in the vegetable broth, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), nutmeg, cinnamon, and natural gelling agent. Cook gently, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Layer the Dish: In a baking dish, arrange a single layer of sweet potato slices. Pour a portion of the creamy sauce evenly over the potatoes, then sprinkle plant-based cheese on top. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of plant-based marshmallows on top.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the marshmallows are golden brown and the sweet potatoes are tender throughout.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniform sweet potato slices to ensure even cooking.
- Layer generously with sauce and cheese to keep the dish moist and flavorful.
- Baking covered helps steam the sweet potatoes and prevents marshmallows from burning.
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes after baking for easier slicing and enhanced flavors.
- Watch the marshmallows carefully during the last baking stage to achieve the perfect golden top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: scalloped sweet potatoes, plant-based marshmallows, plant-based cheese, holiday side dish, gluten free, vegetarian
