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Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake

Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake: Your New Comfort Food Delight

This Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake is a creamy and flavorful side dish, perfect for cozy dinners and holiday feasts.
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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 orange-fleshed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter for better seasoning control
  • 4 cloves fresh minced garlic cook gently to avoid burning
  • 1 cup heavy cream can substitute with half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch to thicken the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme consider rosemary or sage as alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese or gruyère for a different flavor

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • medium saucepan
  • Mandoline
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Whisk together cornstarch and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add butter, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir gently for 5 minutes until hot.
  3. Peel sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/8-inch rounds using a knife or mandoline.
  4. Layer half of the sweet potato rounds in the baking dish, seasoning with salt and pepper before adding the remaining sweet potatoes.
  5. Pour the cream mixture over the layered sweet potatoes, ensuring they are well-coated.
  6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, returning it to the oven for another 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
  8. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispy top, watching closely to avoid burning.
  9. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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