Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake for Cozy Comfort Food Bliss

This Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake combines sweet potatoes with garlic butter for a heartwarming dish perfect for autumn.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Resting Time 10

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Bake

3 pounds Sweet Potatoes Opt for orange-fleshed varieties.
1 cup Heavy Cream Warm gently before using.
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with olive oil for dairy-free.
4 cloves Garlic (Fresh) Minced.
1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Can substitute rosemary or sage.
to taste Kosher Salt
to taste Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; Gruyère makes a great alternative.

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dish
medium saucepan
Whisk

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until warm, whisk in cornstarch, then add butter, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Slice sweet potatoes into 1/8-inch thick slices and layer them in the greased baking dish.
Pour the cream sauce evenly over the sweet potatoes and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for added crispiness.
Let the bake rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure even slicing of the sweet potatoes and consider covering with foil during the first half of baking to maintain moisture.

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