Description
Indulge in the creamy, velvety texture of Sweet Potato Cranberry Gratin, where the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes meets the tartness of fresh cranberries. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of flavors, enhanced by a crispy, golden-brown topping that adds a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes: 2 pounds, peeled and thinly sliced
- Cranberries: 1 cup, fresh or frozen
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Butter: 4 tablespoons, unsalted
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup, packed
- Nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon, ground
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced sweet potatoes, cranberries, heavy cream, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Layer half of the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish, then sprinkle half of the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Add the remaining sweet potato mixture and top with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Dot the top with the remaining butter, cut into small pieces.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 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. Assemble the gratin, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Bake it the next day, adding an extra 10 minutes to the cooking time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or almond milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the gratin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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