Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake
This delightful dish combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with rich garlic butter for an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a quick dinner, it’s a warm hug for your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 3 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin (about 1/8-inch thick)
- 1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them thin (about 1/8 inch thick). Make sure to cut even slices for uniform cooking.
- In a small pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
- Pour the heavy cream into the pot and stir well. Add the chopped thyme, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- In a bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water until dissolved, then add this to the cream mixture to thicken it. Let it simmer for another 3-4 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Place the sliced sweet potatoes in a baking dish and pour the garlic cream mixture evenly over them. Gently stir the sweet potatoes to ensure they are well coated with the sauce.
- Sprinkle the dish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and place the baking dish in the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Once the dish is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Avoid cutting the sweet potatoes too thick, as they will not cook evenly. Use a ceramic or glass baking dish for even heat distribution. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.