Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake. This creamy, savory side dish combines tender sweet potatoes with a luscious garlic butter sauce, making it an ideal accompaniment for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or any night when comfort food is on your mind. The rich taste of garlic and fresh thyme elevates the natural sweetness of the potatoes, while the cheesy top adds an appealing finish. Perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare, this dish will impress everyone at your table.
- 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 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and cornstarch; cook until combined. Add thyme, salt, and pepper.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half the sweet potatoes, drizzle half the garlic butter mixture over them. Repeat layers.
- Top with grated parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg