Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake, a delightful side dish that perfectly balances sweetness and savory richness. This creamy bake features tender sweet potatoes enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, making it an ideal accompaniment for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or a cozy weeknight meal. With its enticing aroma and satisfying texture, this dish is bound to impress your guests and become a staple on your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- In a baking dish, layer half of the sliced sweet potatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and half of the thyme. Pour half of the cream mixture over this layer.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining sweet potatoes, seasonings, and cream mixture.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg