Indulge in a Creamy Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food – the Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake! This creamy, savory dish is a mouthwatering blend of tender sweet potatoes, a rich garlic-infused sauce, and a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese. It’s the perfect side dish for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or even as a comforting main course. With its irresistible flavors and velvety texture, this Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 3 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin (about 1/8-inch thick)
- 1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. 2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, or until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream and cornstarch, cooking and stirring constantly until the sauce has slightly thickened. Finally, add the fresh thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
3. 3. Arrange half of the thinly sliced sweet potato pieces in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the creamy garlic sauce over the layer, then sprinkle with half of the parmesan cheese. Repeat this process with the remaining sweet potatoes, sauce, and cheese.
4. 4. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20–25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
5. 5. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake is a great way to enjoy their health benefits while indulging in a delicious, creamy dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: sweet potato, garlic butter, comfort food