Description
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes is a rich, creamy, and cheesy side dish that transforms simple sweet potatoes into an elegant and comforting meal. Perfect for holiday dinners or cozy weeknights, this recipe features layers of tender sweet potatoes bathed in a luscious sauce infused with garlic, herbs, and melted cheese, delivering warmth and satisfying flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch thick rounds
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them evenly into about 1/8-inch thick rounds. Uniform slices ensure even cooking and a consistent creamy texture throughout the dish.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Then whisk in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and herbs, heating gently until the mixture is warm and slightly thickened.
- Layer the Potatoes: Grease a baking dish and begin layering the sweet potato slices, slightly overlapping. After a layer, pour some of the cream sauce over the potatoes, ensuring every slice is coated. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each layer to infuse flavor as it bakes.
- Bake Until Golden and Tender: Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Let It Rest Before Serving: Once out of the oven, let the dish sit for 10 minutes. This resting time helps the sauce thicken slightly, making it easier to serve with perfect slices.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniform potato slices that cook evenly and look beautiful when layered.
- Don’t skip resting; letting the dish cool allows the sauce to set and prevents it from being too runny.
- Layer thoughtfully to ensure each slice is fully coated with sauce and cheese for maximum flavor.
- Cover while baking to keep the dish moist and prevent the top from burning before the potatoes are cooked.
- Try pre-cooking potatoes slightly by parboiling slices for 5 minutes to speed up baking time or ensure extra tenderness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg