Description
This delicious Scalloped Sweet Potatoes recipe features thinly sliced sweet potatoes baked in a creamy garlic-infused heavy cream sauce, topped with melted Gruyere and Parmesan cheese for a rich, golden, and bubbly finish. Perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
- 3 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1½ cups shredded Gruyere cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Sweet Potatoes: Arrange the thinly sliced sweet potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish, creating a layered base for the creamy sauce.
- Prepare Cream Sauce: In a bowl, stir together the heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the layered sweet potatoes, ensuring all slices are coated.
- Bake Initially: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 40 minutes. Halfway through baking, gently stir the potatoes to evenly distribute the cream and promote even cooking.
- Add Cheese and Continue Baking: Remove the pan carefully from the oven and sprinkle the shredded Gruyere and grated Parmesan evenly over the top. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, let the dish cool slightly before garnishing with fresh thyme. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- For easier slicing, you can use a mandoline to get uniform thin sweet potato slices.
- If you prefer a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with whole milk, though the texture will be less rich.
- Ensure potatoes are thinly sliced to cook evenly within the baking time.
- Stirring halfway through baking helps to prevent sticking and ensures even distribution of the cream.
- Gruyere cheese adds a nutty flavor; you can substitute with sharp cheddar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
