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Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake

Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake: Creamy Comfort for All

A creamy, comforting Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake that combines rich flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes Orange-fleshed preferred
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For richness
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves, minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Gently heated
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Crispy topping
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Or dried thyme as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper For seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch To stabilize the cream sauce
For Serving (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley For garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes For added heat

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 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 with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together heavy cream and cornstarch. Gradually add butter, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir until heated through, but do not boil.
  3. Slice the sweet potatoes into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick, and arrange in an overlapping pattern in the baking dish.
  4. Pour the hot garlic butter sauce evenly over the sweet potatoes.
  5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle parmesan cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure that sweet potato slices are cut evenly. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze portions for up to 3 months.

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