Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake
Warm, buttery, and comforting, this sweet potato bake is a delicious family dish perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin about 1/8-inch thick
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and fresh thyme. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cornstarch, mixing until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large baking dish, layer half of the sweet potato slices.
- Pour half of the garlic butter sauce over the potatoes.
- Repeat with the remaining slices and sauce.
- Sprinkle the top with grated parmesan cheese.
Baking
- Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
Pairs wonderfully with roasted chicken or a green salad. For a special touch, add a dollop of sour cream.