Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake
Indulge in the warmth of comfort food with this Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake. This creamy and flavorful dish combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a rich garlic butter sauce, making it an ideal side for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or cozy weeknight meals. With its delightful blend of fresh thyme and garlic, each bite is a taste sensation that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Easy to prepare and absolutely delicious, this bake is sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 lb sweet potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and cornstarch until well combined. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the sliced sweet potatoes followed by half of the garlic butter sauce. Repeat the layers.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg