Description
Sweet potato gratin is a heartwarming dish that combines layers of creamy sweet potatoes with a rich, velvety sauce and a crispy golden topping. Ideal for gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is both simple and impressive, making it a perfect addition to your culinary repertoire. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, this gratin will not only satisfy your taste buds but also warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Layer half of the sweet potato slices in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the cream mixture over the top and sprinkle with half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining sweet potatoes, cream mixture, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg