Description
Delicious Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Sweet Potatoes
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk cornstarch into the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling.
- Incorporate the butter, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper into the cream mixture.
- Arrange thinly sliced sweet potatoes in the greased baking dish.
- Pour the hot cream mixture over the sweet potatoes, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, then sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Opt for orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for the best results.
- Warm the heavy cream gently to prevent curdling.
- Fresh garlic is recommended.
- Alternate herbs can be used for flavor.
- Taste as you go for seasoning adjustments.
- Try Gruyère cheese or omit for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Sweet Potato