Description
Indulge in the creamy richness of Cheesy Sweet Potato Au Gratin, where tender slices of sweet potato are enveloped in a velvety cheese sauce, topped with a golden, crispy crust. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, with the smooth, buttery potatoes harmonizing beautifully with the sharpness of the cheese and the crunch of the topping.
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes: 4 medium, peeled and thinly sliced
- Heavy Cream: 2 cups
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese: 2 cups, grated
- Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup, grated
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, for greasing
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat and add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until warmed through.
- Layer half of the sweet potato slices in the baking dish, followed by half of the cheese mixture (1 cup cheddar and 1/2 cup parmesan).
- Pour half of the cream mixture over the first layer.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining sweet potatoes, cheese, and cream.
- Top with breadcrumbs and the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared a day in advance; simply cover and refrigerate before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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