Description
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows is a comforting and creamy side dish combining tender sweet potato layers with melted plant-based cheese and a toasted plant-based mini marshmallow topping. This dish balances natural sweetness with rich creaminess, featuring a savory sauce enhanced by vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), and a pinch of ground nutmeg (natural). Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings, it offers cozy textures and familiar flavors in a visually inviting presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Base
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
Creamy Sauce
- 3 tablespoons plant-based butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic (natural)
- 2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (natural)
- 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Cheese and Topping
- 1 1/2 cups shredded plant-based cheese
- 1 cup plant-based mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Wash, peel, and slice the sweet potatoes thinly and evenly to ensure uniform cooking and tender layers that hold their shape.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the plant-based butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in unsweetened plant-based milk, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), ground nutmeg (natural), and natural gelling agent. Whisk continuously until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Layer the Dish: Grease a baking dish and arrange a layer of sliced sweet potatoes. Pour a portion of the creamy sauce evenly over the layer, then sprinkle shredded plant-based cheese on top. Repeat layering with remaining potatoes, sauce, and cheese, finishing with a cheese layer on top.
- Add Marshmallows and Bake: Evenly scatter the plant-based mini marshmallows across the top layer. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the marshmallows turn golden and slightly crisp.
- Rest and Serve: Let the dish rest for 10 minutes after baking to set the layers. Serve warm and enjoy the creamy, sweet, and toasty flavors in every bite.
Notes
- Slice sweet potatoes evenly, ideally with a mandoline slicer, for consistent cooking.
- Layer sauce generously between sweet potato slices for luscious flavor throughout.
- Add marshmallows near the end of baking or briefly broil to prevent burning.
- Letting the baked dish rest helps it set and slice better.
- Try different plant-based cheeses to customize melt and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: scalloped sweet potatoes, plant-based cheese, marshmallows, creamy side dish, vegetarian, gluten free