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Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin

Decadent Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin for Cozy Gatherings

This Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin combines sweet potatoes and cranberries for a festive, comforting dish perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 3 pounds Sweet Potatoes peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries or frozen if thawed and drained
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar or maple syrup as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese shredded, can substitute with cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs or ground nuts for gluten-free

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into evenly-sized rounds. Boil in water for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  3. Drain and place half of the sweet potatoes in a greased baking dish, overlapping.
  4. Sprinkle half of the fresh cranberries over the first layer of sweet potatoes.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Pour half of the cream mixture over the sweet potato and cranberry layers.
  7. Add the remaining sweet potatoes, then the remaining cranberries, and finally pour the rest of the cream mixture.
  8. Top with Gruyère cheese and breadcrumbs.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Assemble the dish a day ahead and bake just before serving for convenience. Experiment with different cheeses for variation.

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