Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake, a delightful side dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines tender sweet potatoes with a rich garlic butter sauce, creating a creamy and savory experience that will impress your guests. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this dish is ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings. Its versatility allows it to pair beautifully with a variety of mains, making it a true crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, butter, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sweet potato slices. Pour half of the creamy mixture over them.
- Add the remaining sweet potatoes and pour the rest of the creamy mixture on top.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and golden brown.
- In the final minutes of baking, add grated parmesan cheese on top for a delicious crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg