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Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake

Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake That’ll Brighten Your Dinner

A comforting Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake that combines savory and sweet flavors, perfect for any dinner.
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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: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 3 cups Sweet Potatoes Opt for orange-fleshed varieties.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Warm gently to prevent curdling.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can be swapped for olive oil.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme May substitute with rosemary or sage.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Can use Gruyère or omit for vegan.
Expert Tips
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Used to thicken the cream.
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper Optional for a subtle kick.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • small saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease the baking dish.
  2. Combine heavy cream with cornstarch in a saucepan over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling.
  3. Add unsalted butter, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper to the cream mixture and stir until smooth.
  4. Thinly slice sweet potatoes and layer them in the baking dish.
  5. Pour the cream mixture over the sweet potatoes, ensuring all slices are coated.
  6. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  7. Add cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes, optionally broiling for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  8. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 18650IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Slice sweet potatoes evenly and warm the heavy cream gently for best results. Cover the dish with foil during the first half of baking to retain moisture.

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