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Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake

Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake: Cozy Comfort in Every Bite

Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake offers a cozy and heartwarming dish perfect for chilly evenings, combining sweet potatoes with rich garlic butter.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Layer
  • 3 lbs Sweet Potatoes Opt for orange-fleshed varieties for the best balance of sweetness and texture.
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Essential for seasoning; tweak to get that perfect flavor!
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Add according to your personal taste preference.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Adds a luxurious richness; warm it gently to prevent curdling. Feel free to use coconut cream for a vegan option!
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Provides that buttery flavor; can be substituted with olive oil for a lighter touch.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Use freshly minced garlic to enhance the dish; just be careful not to overcook it!
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme Offers a lovely earthiness; swap for rosemary or sage if desired.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Melts wonderfully over the bake; for a dairy-free alternative, use nutritional yeast or omit altogether.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • small saucepan
  • mandolin slicer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a spacious 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk cornstarch into the heavy cream until hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the unsalted butter, minced garlic, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper; keep stirring until the butter melts, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Slice the sweet potatoes into 1/8-inch thick rounds and layer them in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Pour the hot creamy sauce evenly over the sweet potatoes.
  6. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until the sweet potatoes start to soften.
  7. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the bake and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Broil the bake for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  9. Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 16000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure even cooking by slicing sweet potatoes into 1/8-inch rounds. For the best results, cover the baking dish with foil during the first 30 minutes.

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