Sweet Potato Recipes: Dad’s Indulgent Creamy Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes
Experience a creamy and indulgent twist on classic gratin with Dad’s recipe featuring sweet potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the sweet potatoes thinly and layer them in a greased baking dish.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat. Add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.
- Pour the cream mixture over the sweet potatoes. Top with butter, cheddar, and parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Let the dish sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: sweet potato recipes, au gratin, cheesy potatoes, comfort food