Description
Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin is a delightful and visually stunning dish that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the tartness of fresh cranberries. Ideal for holiday gatherings, this gratin is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to pair beautifully with a variety of main courses, from turkey to plant-based options. The creamy layers, topped with savory cheese and crunchy breadcrumbs, create an irresistible combination that will impress your guests and elevate any festive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or cheese alternative)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil sweet potato slices in a large pot for about 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Drain and layer half of the sweet potatoes in a greased baking dish.
- Evenly distribute half of the cranberries over the sweet potato layer.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; pour half of this mixture over the layers.
- Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes, cranberries, and cream mixture.
- Top with shredded Gruyère cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow cooling for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg