These garlic butter sweet potato stacks are sweet yet savory and pair well with almost any meat!
Sweet potatoes are one of those wonderful superfood that tastes like they should be unhealthy! It’s a win-win really!
Their earthy sweetness works perfectly with garlic and aromatic herbs like sage.
This recipe takes these stacks to the next level by browning the butter before brushing the sweet potato slices with it.
This contributes a delightful nuttiness to the dish that regular garlic butter lacks.
The addition of Parmesan cheese and a little maple syrup finishes these stacks off perfectly and balances out the flavors in a mouth-watering manner.
Why you will love this Sweet Potato Stacks recipe…
Garlic Brown Butter Sweet Potato Stacks with Crispy Sage
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- 8-10 fresh sage leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional, for a subtle sweetness)
Instructions
Ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or small baking dish.
- Thinly slice the sweet potatoes with a mandoline or a sharp knife and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the sage leaves and cook until they are crispy (about 1-2 minutes). Remove the sage and set aside.
- Continue cooking the butter, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty (another 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In each muffin cup or in your baking dish, layer 6-8 sweet potato slices, brushing each layer with the garlic brown butter mixture. Place one crispy sage leaf between a couple of the middle layers for extra flavor.
- Cover the muffin tin loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, drizzle a small amount of maple syrup (optional) over the top of each stack, and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are fork-tender.
- Remove the stacks from the oven and immediately sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan for a salty, cheesy finish. Top each stack with a crispy sage leaf for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition
Serving Suggestions
These stacks are a versatile side to pair with proteins like roast chicken, or grilled salmon. They are also delicious served with an extra side of a green salad.
Here are a few dishes that would pair well with these stacks:
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Sweet Potatoes Stacks FAQs
Are sweet potatoes good for you?
Yes! Sweet potatoes are considered to be a superfood, so they are very good for you. They contain fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins A, C, and B6, manganese, copper, potassium, and niacin.
Is sweet potato high in sugar?
Although they taste sweet, sweet potatoes are actually low in sugar and low in calories.
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