Creamy Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake
This creamy garlic butter sweet potato bake is a delightful and savory dish, perfect for any occasion. Layers of tender sweet potatoes are baked in a rich and aromatic garlic butter sauce.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- large bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes medium, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the sliced sweet potatoes to the cream mixture, tossing gently to ensure all slices are evenly coated.
Bake
- Arrange the sweet potato slices in the prepared baking dish in an even layer. Pour any remaining cream mixture over the potatoes.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven and continue baking for another 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Serve
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cream mixture. This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated. Cover with foil when reheating to prevent drying out.