Buttery Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake
Buttery Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake is a heartwarming side dish that brings comfort to any gathering. Tender sweet potatoes are enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, baked until golden and caramelized, creating an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen. Perfect for holiday feasts or cozy dinners with friends, this dish will impress everyone at the table. With its creamy texture and savory flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite addition to your meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes with melted garlic butter, sour cream, salt, pepper, and herbs; toss to coat evenly.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until tender and caramelized on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; garnish with additional herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg