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Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin

Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin: Cozy, Festive Comfort Food

This Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin is a cozy, festive side dish that marries creamy sweet potatoes with tart cranberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Preheating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 3 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries or frozen, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar adjust to taste or use maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese or Cheddar, mozzarella, or feta
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free option available
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Herbs thyme or parsley
  • 1/2 cup Nuts chopped pecans or walnuts

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into even rounds, then boil them in salted water for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. In a greased baking dish, arrange half of the cooked sweet potato slices in an overlapping layer.
  4. Sprinkle half of the fresh cranberries over the sweet potatoes.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Pour half over the layers.
  6. Layer the remaining sweet potato slices, followed by the remaining cranberries and the rest of the creamy mixture.
  7. Sprinkle the Gruyère cheese and breadcrumbs over the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Perfect for holiday gatherings, this gratin is both easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying.

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