Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

These Scalloped Sweet Potatoes are just 137 calories, and packed with flavor thanks to the cheddar and sage.

I have made it both regular, and vegan + gluten free and have supplied you with those modifications should you need them.

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, because I love to cook. So I often make both traditional scalloped potatoes and these scalloped sweet potatoes. Just in case you want to do the same, I have supplied you with the traditional version below as well.

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

To make your holiday prep easier, I have included these sections and links. You can easily jump around and get to the sections you’re looking for with the help of these links.

Ingredients in Sweet Potato Au Gratin

In the “Tips and Swaps” section I have included some vegan and gluten-free modifications.

So be sure to see those if these ingredients don’t work for you or your holiday guests.

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Shopping List for Scalloped Sweet Potato Bake Recipe:

  • 2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes 
  • Olive oil spray
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or your preferred milk)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage

How to Make Sweet Potato Gratin

This easy sweet potato recipe is packed with flavor and perfectly savory and delicious.

I do recommend using parchment paper when baking the potato rounds. This helps keep the potatoes from sticking to the baking sheet, plus it makes clean up much easier.

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

How to Make Scalloped Sweet Potato Casserole:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. And spray a 9×13 baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Add the sweet potato rounds to the prepared baking sheets, spray with olive oil.
  3. Bake the sweet potato rounds for 20 minutes. Then remove from oven and let cool.
  4. Meanwhile, add the butter to a large sauce pan and melt over medium heat.
  5. Add in the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened (about 5 minutes). Add in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  6. Next, add in the flour, salt and pepper and mix together. Cook for 2 minutes, until the flour smell dissipates, then add in the milk and whisk to remove any lumps.
  7. Increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes). Then remove from heat and mix in 1/2 of the cheese.
  8. To assemble: Add 1 layer of the potatoes to the prepared baking dish. Spoon over 1/4 of the sauce. Add another layer of sweet potatoes and sauce, and so on until all of the potatoes and sauce are in the baking dish. Cover with remaining cheese, and spray lightly with olive oil.
  9. Add the baking dish back to the hot oven and bake for 10 minutes, then broil on low (watch closely so it doesn’t burn) for 2-5 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  10. Remove from the oven and sprinkle over the sage, and let stand 10 minutes to help it hold together.

Healthy Tips and Swaps

It’s easy to make this recipe both vegan and gluten free!

Vegan Modifications:

  • Swap out the butter for either vegan butter, or olive oil
  • Use Vegan Cheddar Shreds in place of the cheese

Gluten Free Modifications:

  • Swap out the flour for gluten-free 1:1 (one to one) flour

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Recipe

I love this sweet potato dish, but if you want to make a traditional scalloped potatoes recipe, or more healthy holiday recipes. These will help you out… I have also included more low calorie holiday recipes in the “What to Read Next” section below.

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Lose Weight By Eating
These scalloped sweet potatoes with cheddar and sage are great for holiday gatherings and family dinners.
At just 137 calories per 1/2 cup, they make a wonderful healthy side dish that the entire family will love.
Special Tip: Above I supplied you with tips to make these scalloped sweet potatoes vegan or gluten free!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 137 kcal

Equipment

  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • Olive oil spray
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk or your preferred milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. And spray a 9×13 baking dish with olive oil.
  • Add the sweet potato rounds to the prepared baking sheets, spray with olive oil.
  • Bake the sweet potato rounds for 20 minutes. Then remove from oven and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, add the butter to a large sauce pan and melt over medium heat.
  • Add in the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened (about 5 minutes). Add in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  • Next, add in the flour, salt and pepper and mix together. Cook for 2 minutes, until the flour smell dissipates, then add in the milk and whisk to remove any lumps.
  • Increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes). Then remove from heat and mix in 1/2 of the cheese.
  • To assemble: Add 1 layer of the potatoes to the prepared baking dish. Spoon over 1/4 of the sauce. Add another layer of sweet potatoes and sauce, and so on until all of the potatoes and sauce are in the baking dish. Cover with remaining cheese, and spray lightly with olive oil.
  • Add the baking dish back to the hot oven and bake for 10 minutes, then broil on low (watch closely so it doesn’t burn) for 2-5 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle over the sage, and let stand 10 minutes to help it hold together.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4.7gFat: 8.3gSaturated Fat: 4.8gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 312mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 2.4gCalcium: 226mgIron: 1mg
Keyword casserole, holiday
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Nutrition and Calories in Scalloped Sweet Potato Bake Recipe

This nutrition label is based off the recipe above, using almond milk and regular cheddar cheese. I did this to make this nutrition label work for everyone. If you want to cut the sodium, feel free to omit the salt (the cheese will have enough “bite”) and look above for vegan and gluten free modifications. The serving size is 1/2 cup.

Important Note: As a reminder, at Lose Weight By Eating the goal is to make healthier, all-natural versions of your favorite recipes… not all will be “diet worthy” depending on the diet you are on. But they will be healthier versions to help curb your cravings.

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