Sweet Potato and Cranberry Gratin: A Cozy, Indulgent Delight
A comforting and festive dish combining sweet potatoes and cranberries, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into thin rounds.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sweet potato slices.
- Sprinkle half of the cranberries over the potatoes.
- In a bowl, mix the cream, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour half of this mixture over the layers.
- Repeat the layering with the remaining sweet potatoes, cranberries, and cream mixture.
- Top with grated cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some chopped nuts on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato, Cranberry, Gratin, Cozy, Indulgent