Garlic Scalloped Sweet Potatoes: Indulgent Comfort Food Recipe
This Garlic Scalloped Sweet Potatoes recipe combines creamy layers of sweet potatoes with a garlicky, cheesy sauce, creating a perfect comfort food dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Gruyère)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the sweet potatoes thinly and layer half of them in a greased baking dish.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Pour half of the cream mixture over the sweet potatoes, then sprinkle half of the cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining sweet potatoes, cream, and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
Notes
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving for better slicing.
- You can add herbs like thyme or rosemary for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Garlic Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, comfort food, sweet potato recipe