Sweet Potato Gratin
Make this Sweet Potato Gratin for a fantastic side dish this fall.. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes nestled between a creamy Gouda and Parmesan cheese sauce. Then topped with Panko bread crumb topping for the perfect finish. A great side dish or even vegetarian main course.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 318kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes approximately 3
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2/3 cup Gouda cheese grated
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese for topping the dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees f/190 degrees c. Grease an 8 inch (or equivalent size) deep sided casserole or baking dish. Set aside.
- Peel and wash the sweet potatoes. Then, using a sharp knife, thinly slice the potatoes. Slice them so thin that they can easily fold over.
- In a medium sized saucepan set over medium heat, add the butter and stir until it melts, about a minute. Add the flour and whisk until it forms a paste. This will happen quickly. Continue to stir for about a minute more. Gradually start pouring in the milk. Whisk as you pour. The sauce will start to thicken as you whisk in the milk and it heats up. Continue this process, until you have added all the milk. This should take between 3 – 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, Gouda cheese and Parmesan Cheese. Stir until you have a smooth sauce.
- Layer half of the sweet potatoes in the casserole dish and pour over half of the sauce. Repeat for remaining sweet potatoes and remaining sauce.
- Combine the Panko bread crumbs with the remaining two tablespoons of parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole dish.
- Loosely cover with foil and place in the oven for one hour. Remove the foil and continue to bake for a further 20 - 30 minutes or until completely cooked through, golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato Gratin
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 318
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 840mg37%
Potassium 554mg16%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 16528IU331%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 392mg39%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.