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Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake

Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake: Creamy Comfort in Every Bite

This Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake elevates humble sweet potatoes into a creamy side dish, perfect for busy weeknights and festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Use orange-fleshed varieties
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances sweet flavors
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Creates a velvety texture
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For controlled seasoning
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Substitute with rosemary if desired
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Or substitute with Gruyère or cheddar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk cornstarch into heavy cream and gradually add unsalted butter, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, stirring until warmed through.
  3. Thinly slice your sweet potatoes into 1/8-inch rounds.
  4. Layer the sweet potato slices in the baking dish and pour the garlic butter sauce over them.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes until tender.
  6. Remove foil, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crisp, watching closely to prevent burning.
  8. Allow the dish to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Slice sweet potatoes evenly for best results. Don’t rush the sauce, and ensure the dish is covered while baking initially.

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