Description
A comforting and festive dish that combines sweet potatoes and cranberries in a creamy gratin, making it a family favorite for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and thinly slice the sweet potatoes, around ¼ inch thick.
- If using fresh cranberries, sort through them; if using dried, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes.
- In a greased baking dish, layer the sweet potatoes and cranberries, sprinkling nutmeg and salt between layers.
- Pour heavy cream over the dish, add dollops of butter, and top with grated cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes; remove the foil for the last 10-15 minutes to brown the top.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure even slicing for uniform cooking. Let the dish rest after baking for better serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: sweet potato, cranberry, gratin, holiday, vegetarian, comfort food