Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe, a delightful twist on the traditional scalloped potatoes. This creamy and rich dish combines tender sweet potatoes with a luscious garlic-butter cream sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese for an irresistible golden finish. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or cozy weeknight dinners, this gratin is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it offers the warmth of home-cooked comfort food while being versatile enough to complement various main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth. Stir in melted butter, minced garlic, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Peel and thinly slice sweet potatoes (about 1/8-inch thick). Layer them fanned out in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the cream mixture over the layered sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg