Description
Creamy, Cheesy Sweet Potato Gratin is a luxurious comfort dish that combines tender, thinly sliced sweet potatoes with rich heavy cream and gooey cheese. Topped with a crunchy panko crust, this gratin is perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. With its delightful flavors and inviting presentation, it’s bound to become a favorite at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the sweet potato slices in the baking dish. Pour the cream mixture over each layer and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Mix the panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top of the final layer.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool briefly before serving, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like thyme or rosemary.- Feel free to substitute cheeses based on your preference; gouda or Gruyère also work well.- This dish can be prepared ahead of time; simply refrigerate before baking.