Description

Looking for a show-stopping side dish that’s both flavorful and nutritious? Scalloped Sweet Potatoes are the perfect choice!

Ingredients

Scale

Ingredients You’ll Need

2 lbs sweet potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)

2 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)

1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp nutmeg (optional, for warmth)

1 cup shredded Gruyère or cheddar cheese (optional, for extra richness)

2 tbsp butter (for greasing the baking dish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven & Prepare the Potatoes

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Peel and thinly slice sweet potatoes (about ⅛-inch thick for even cooking).

2. Make the Cream Sauce

In a saucepan, heat heavy cream, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg over medium heat.

Bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil) and let it infuse for 5 minutes.

3. Layer the Sweet Potatoes

Grease a baking dish with butter.

Arrange a layer of sweet potatoes, slightly overlapping.

Pour a portion of the cream sauce over the layer.

Repeat until all potatoes and sauce are used.

4. Add Cheese (Optional)

Sprinkle shredded cheese on top for a golden, bubbly crust.

5. Bake to Perfection

Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and potatoes are tender.

Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

✔ Slice Evenly – Use a mandoline for uniform thickness.
✔ Don’t Skip the Resting Time – Allows the sauce to thicken.
✔ Adjust Seasonings – Taste the cream sauce before pouring.
✔ Cover While Baking – Prevents the top from burning before potatoes soften.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 25
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 7g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g

Keywords: Scalloped Sweet Potatoes