Italian Sweet Potato Gratin
A creamy sweet potato gratin with an Italian twist, perfect for a comforting side dish or main course.
Ingredients
- ●2 large Sweet Potatoes
- ●4 tablespoons Butter
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 cup, grated Grana Padano Cheese
- ●1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- ●1/4 cup, grated Parmesan Cheese
- ●1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/8-inch thick rounds.
- 3
In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- 4
Add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 6
In a separate saucepan, combine the heavy cream and grated Grana Padano cheese.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- 8
Add the cooked onion and garlic mixture to the cream sauce and stir to combine.
- 9
In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, create a layer of sweet potato slices.
- 10
Pour some of the cream sauce over the sweet potatoes, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- 11
Repeat the layering process until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cream sauce and cheese.
- 12
Dot the top of the gratin with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- 13
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 14
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the sweet potatoes are tender.
- 15
Remove the gratin from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.