Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake, a creamy and savory side dish that will elevate any meal. This recipe harmoniously blends the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with rich garlic butter and fresh thyme, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin (about 1/8-inch thick)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream and cornstarch until combined.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in thyme, salt, pepper, and then pour in the cream mixture; cook until slightly thickened.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sliced sweet potatoes followed by half of the cream sauce; repeat layers.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg