Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake: The Best Comfort Dish
This Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake is the ultimate comfort dish, combining sweet potatoes with a rich garlic butter sauce for a delicious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
- Toss the chopped sweet potatoes with the garlic butter mixture.
- Spread the sweet potatoes evenly in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until tender, stirring halfway through.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Feel free to add other herbs like parsley or basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Homemade Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake