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Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake

Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake: Comfort in Every Bite

Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake is a comforting and creamy dish, perfect for weeknights and adaptable for various diets.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Bake
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Choose orange-fleshed varieties for natural sweetness.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Warm gently to blend smoothly.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute olive oil.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Use fresh minced for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Or rosemary/sage as substitutes.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Adjust to preference.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Gruyère or dairy-free options are great too.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • small saucepan
  • sharp knife or mandoline

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a small saucepan, whisk cornstarch into the heavy cream over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling.
  3. Add unsalted butter, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper into the cream mixture and stir until butter melts and garlic is fragrant.
  4. Slice sweet potatoes into thin rounds and layer them in the greased baking dish.
  5. Pour the hot cream mixture evenly over the layered sweet potatoes.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle parmesan cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Broil for 1-2 minutes if a crispier top is desired.
  9. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, slice sweet potatoes uniformly and allow resting time after baking for better flavor blending.

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