Description
Layered sweet potato stacks bring Mediterranean elegance to your table, blending rustic charm with gourmet flair. Rich herbs and crisp textures invite you to savor each delectable bite of this simple yet sophisticated side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Topping:
- Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by setting the temperature to 375°F, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Generously coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently fold sweet potato slices into the mixture, ensuring each slice is evenly coated with the flavorful syrup.
- Carefully layer 5-6 sweet potato slices vertically in each muffin cup, creating neat, stackable towers.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of chopped pecans over the potato stacks, adding texture and nutty flavor.
- Shield the muffin pan with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, allowing the potatoes to become tender and absorb the sweet seasonings.
- Remove the foil, crown each potato stack with 3-4 mini marshmallows, and broil for 45-60 seconds until golden brown and lightly caramelized.
- Using a careful technique, extract the potato stacks from the muffin pan and serve immediately while warm and fragrant.
Notes
- Elevate the dish by using organic sweet potatoes for richer flavor and potential health benefits.
- Try alternative sweeteners like honey or agave for different dietary needs and taste profiles.
- Swap pecans with pumpkin seeds or almonds for nut-free variations or added crunch.
- For a vegan version, replace butter with coconut oil and use vegan marshmallows to maintain the recipe’s delightful sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 22 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg