Description
Savor the flavors of a Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake, a dish that brings comfort and delight to any table. This creamy casserole features layers of tender sweet potatoes infused with rich garlic butter, making it an ideal side for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or casual weeknight meals. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, you’ll create a dish that’s not only delicious but also sure to impress your guests. Top it off with parmesan cheese for a golden crispy finish, and enjoy the harmony of savory and sweet in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb sweet potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, cornstarch, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Layer half of the sweet potatoes in a baking dish; pour half the cream mixture over them. Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes and cream.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg