Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake
Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake is a creamy and flavorful side dish that transforms the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes into a delightful experience. This delectable bake combines the richness of garlic butter with tender sweet potato slices, making it perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. Its simplicity in preparation and the ability to impress guests make it a favorite at any table. Whether you’re serving it alongside roasted chicken or grilled vegetables, this dish promises to elevate your meal effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup 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 grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Stir in thyme, salt, pepper, and the cream mixture until slightly thickened.
- Layer half of the sweet potato slices in the baking dish, pour half of the garlic butter mixture over them, then repeat with remaining slices and mixture.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan on top, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the bake (approximately 227g)
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 424mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 66mg