Scalloped sweet potatoes are baked to release their natural sweetness then drowned in a delicious, buttery sauce with herbs and garlic for the perfect side dish.
Looking for a mouthwatering twist to spice up your holiday menu? Look no further than these scalloped sweet potatoes. This twist on a classic side dish will impress your guests and have them coming back for seconds.
They are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, with layers of tender sweet potatoes, creamy cheese, and aromatic herbs.
Not only do these scalloped sweet potatoes add a burst of flavor to your table, but they are also a visual delight. The golden-brown crust and gooey cheese make for a stunning presentation that will have everyone reaching for their cameras before digging in.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday feast or simply looking to elevate your weeknight meals, these scalloped sweet potatoes are a must-try. They are easy to make, require simple ingredients, and can be prepared ahead of time, making them a stress-free addition to any meal.
How To Make Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients needed
- Sweet potatoes
- Garlic
- Thyme
- Butter
- All-purpose flour
- Milk
Heavy cream
White cheddar cheese
The only tip needed for the recipe
Watch the heat when making the sauce. Do not heat up the milk too much for too long. This will cause the dairy to curdle in the oven. This is a big problem people have when making scalloped potatoes.
A few bubbles here and there when the sauce is thickening is fine but a simmer or a boil and you’ve destroyed the texture of the sauce. The flavor will still be great though.
Making the scalloped sweet potatoes recipe
- To start, peel and slice the sweet potatoes 1/4 inch thick. A vegetable slicer is your best friend but if you do not have one you can use a knife.
- In a sauce pan on medium heat add a little oil then sauté the garlic until it starts to brown. Add in the thyme, then the butter and allow it to melt. Once melted whisk in the flour and cook until it starts to smell nutty with a little browning. Quick note, if the butter melts immediately as you put it in the pot lower the heat. It should take a few seconds to melt. The garlic is your sign if the pot is too hot because garlic will burn easily.
- When you’ve cooked the flour, pour in the milk then begin whisk until the sauce thickens. This can take 5 minutes or so but stay close. Once the sauce has thickened add in the heavy cream.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste and allow it to cool for 10 minutes. In the baking dish begin to layer the sweet potatoes, sauce and shredded cheese.
- Cover the baking dish and place in the oven and bake 30 minutes. Remove the cover then bake a remaining 30 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
- Lastly, allow them to cool before serving and enjoy.
What to serve with scalloped sweet potatoes
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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
- 9×13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 2-3 pound sweet potatoes, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- To start, peel and slice the sweet potatoes 1/4 inch thick. A vegetable slicer is your best friend but if you do not have one you can use a knife.
- In a sauce pan on medium heat add a little oil then sauté the garlic until it starts to brown. Add in the thyme, then the butter and allow it to melt. Once melted whisk in the flour and cook until it starts to smell nutty with a little browning. Quick note, if the butter melts immediately as you put it in the pot lower the heat. It should take a few seconds to melt. The garlic is your sign if the pot is too hot because garlic will burn easily.
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- When you've cooked the flour, pour in the milk then begin whisk until the sauce thickens. This can take 5 minutes or so but stay close. Once the sauce has thickened add in the heavy cream.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste and allow it to cool for 10 minutes. In the baking dish begin to layer the sweet potatoes, sauce and shredded cheese.
- Cover the baking dish and place in the oven and bake 30 minutes. Remove the cover then bake a remaining 30 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
- Lastly, allow them to cool before serving and enjoy.