Description
A comforting yet elegant layered gratin featuring sweet roasted sweet potatoes and tart cranberries, perfect for holiday tables or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, sliced 1/8-inch thick
- 1 small onion, sautéed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 cup warm heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 cup grated Gruyère or sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or panko for topping
Instructions
- Sauté the onion in butter until soft, then mix in cranberries and maple syrup.
- Layer sweet potatoes in a greased 9×13-inch dish, seasoning each layer with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, adding the cranberry-onion mixture between layers.
- In a bowl, combine warm cream and beaten egg; pour over the layered vegetables.
- Top with grated cheese and nuts or panko.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 15-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Can be assembled a day in advance; cover tightly and refrigerate before baking. For best results, use a mandoline for even slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American