Sweet Potatoes with Parmesan Sage Butter is a delectable dish that’s perfect for those special occasions when you want to indulge in something truly flavorful and comforting. This recipe elevates sweet potatoes to a whole new level with a rich, buttery flavor enhanced by the aromatic essence of sage and the savory goodness of Parmesan cheese. Forget about the traditional sweet potato dishes topped with marshmallows; this dish offers a sophisticated twist that will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
Description:
Sweet potatoes with a lovely buttery flavor enhanced with the sage and the cheese. Definitely not for the diet-conscious, but this is more of a special occasion dish. And it is a good change from the sweet potato dishes with marshmallows on them! Prepare these up to the point of heating, then pop them into the oven to warm before serving!
Recipe Category: Yam/Sweet Potato
Keywords: Potato, Cheese, Vegetable, Southwestern U.S., Winter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins, Oven, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh sage
- Salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 393
- Fat Content: 19.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 51.9mg
- Sodium Content: 365.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 46.9g
- Fiber Content: 7.2g
- Sugar Content: 9.7g
- Protein Content: 9.8g
Instructions:
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Steam or boil potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes; drain if necessary, and allow to cool.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Grease Baking Dish: Grease a 13×9-inch casserole or baking dish and set aside.
- Prepare Sage Butter: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and cook until the butter just starts to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Sage and Seasoning: Add the sage leaves and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the butter darkens to a deep golden color (but not burnt).
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the sage butter mixture over the cooked sweet potatoes, add 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, and toss well to coat the potatoes evenly.
- Bake: Place the coated sweet potatoes in the prepared baking pan and cover with a lid or seal with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes or until heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the baked sweet potatoes and serve hot.
This recipe yields a dish bursting with flavor and texture, making it a delightful addition to any meal. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish for a holiday feast or as a comforting accompaniment to a weeknight dinner, Sweet Potatoes with Parmesan Sage Butter is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy the rich, buttery goodness of this dish and savor every mouthful of its irresistible combination of sweet, savory, and herby flavors.
