Description
Creamy, cheesy scalloped sweet potatoes baked in a garlicky cream sauce with Gruyère or cheddar cheese, warm spices, and a golden bubbly top—perfect as a cozy side dish.
Ingredients
2–3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (~1/8 inch)
2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 cup grated Gruyère or sharp cheddar (or a mix)
Salt to taste (optional)
Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional, for garnish or baking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x9" baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, milk, black pepper, smoked paprika, and nutmeg; heat gently without boiling to infuse flavors.
- Arrange half of the sweet potato slices in the baking dish, slightly overlapping.
- Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes, then sprinkle half the cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, cream mixture, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until golden, bubbly, and tender.
- Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce and enhance flavor.
Notes
Optional: Add caramelized onions or sautéed spinach between layers for extra richness.
Dairy-free option: Substitute cream and milk with coconut cream and cheese with nutritional yeast.
For crunch, top with crushed pecans or breadcrumbs during last 10 minutes of baking.
Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary add an aromatic touch.
Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat covered in oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–55 minutes (including resting time)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
