Garlic Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
A creamy, garlicky side dish that transforms sweet potatoes into a delicious, cheesy delight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese, such as cheddar or gruyere
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon thyme, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Combine heavy cream with salt, pepper, and thyme if using in a bowl.
- Layer half of the sweet potato slices in a greased baking dish.
- Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes, then sprinkle with half of the cheese, and repeat the layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
For a more rustic finish, mix half cheddar and half gruyere.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg