Description
A creamy and flavorful Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake that combines tender sweet potatoes with rich plant-based butter, aromatic garlic, and smoky turkey bacon for a comforting and versatile side dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Bake Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced evenly (about 1/8 inch thick)
- 4 tablespoons plant-based butter
- 3 garlic cloves (natural), minced
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (natural)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Pinch of ground nutmeg (natural)
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into even, thin rounds about 1/8 inch thick to ensure uniform cooking and tender layers.
- Make the garlic butter sauce: Melt the plant-based butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant. Stir in the plant-based milk, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), onion powder (natural), salt, black pepper, and a pinch of ground nutmeg (natural). Whisk well to create a creamy and flavorful sauce.
- Assemble the bake: Grease a baking dish and layer half of the sweet potato slices evenly. Pour half of the garlic butter sauce over the potatoes, then sprinkle half of the chopped smoked turkey bacon on top. Repeat with the remaining sweet potatoes, sauce, and bacon to form layers.
- Bake until tender and golden: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and continue baking for 15-20 minutes more, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the top is lightly golden with bubbling sauce.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for evenly sliced sweet potatoes to ensure consistent cooking.
- Avoid soaking sweet potatoes in water for too long to maintain their natural sweetness and texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for the sauce to combine smoothly and layer evenly.
- Cover the dish while baking to keep moisture in, removing the cover later to develop a golden crust.
- Let the bake rest for a few minutes after baking for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Bake, sweet potato side dish, plant-based butter, smoked turkey bacon, creamy sweet potato bake, vegetarian sweet potato recipe
