Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake. This delightful dish features layers of creamy sweet potatoes infused with aromatic garlic and fresh thyme, all topped with a golden crust of grated parmesan cheese. Perfect for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or casual get-togethers, this bake promises to impress your guests with its savory profile and luxurious texture. Easy to prepare, it combines simple ingredients to create a standout side that complements a variety of main courses. Enjoy the gourmet taste without the fuss!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix heavy cream with cornstarch until there are no lumps.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sweet potatoes followed by half of the garlic butter mixture and half of the cream mixture.
- Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
- Top with grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg