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Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake

Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake That Steals the Show

Elevate your side dish game with this Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake that's creamy, indulgent, and a crowd-pleaser.
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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: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 4 cups Orange-fleshed Sweet Potatoes Choose firm, heavy sweet potatoes for even cooking
  • 1/2 cup Butter Opt for unsalted butter to control seasoning
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic adds a mellow flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Rosemary can be used as an alternative
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can be swapped with half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust based on taste preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Increase for more heat
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Acts as a thickener for the sauce
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with Gruyère or cheddar

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

How to Make
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Whisk together cornstarch into heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat until well combined. Then, add in the butter, minced garlic, thyme leaves, kosher salt, and black pepper. Heat until melted and fragrant.
  3. Slice the sweet potatoes thinly, about 1/8-inch thick. Arrange these slices evenly in your prepared baking dish.
  4. Pour the warm cream mixture over the sweet potatoes, ensuring every layer is coated.
  5. Bake covered with foil for 30 minutes.
  6. Uncover and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Rest the dish for 10 minutes once out of the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. Leftovers can be reheated and stored properly for future meals.

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