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Garlic Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Scalloped Sweet Potatoes for Ultimate Comfort

Garlic Scalloped Sweet Potatoes are a sumptuous side dish featuring tender layers of sweet potatoes in rich garlic-infused cream, perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Layer
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes opt for firm, orange-fleshed varieties
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Cream Mixture
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lighter option
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg optional
For the Cheese Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese optional, Gruyère, mozzarella, or cheddar
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs optional, fresh thyme or parsley

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of milk. Add a pinch of salt, black pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Stir gently for 2-3 minutes until warm.
  4. Layer half of the thinly sliced sweet potatoes in the baking dish and season lightly with salt and pepper. Pour half of the cream mixture over the sweet potatoes, then add half of the cheese if using.
  5. Add the remaining sweet potato slices, season lightly, and pour the rest of the cream mixture over the top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for another 15-25 minutes until the top is golden-brown and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  8. Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated unbaked, ready to pop into the oven when needed.

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