Sweet Potato Gratin

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 55 min
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 3 lb sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 4 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 cup)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Butter 2-quart baking dish or gratin dish. Layer sweet potato slices to fill dish.
  • 2
    In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in cheese and nutmeg. Remove from heat; pour cheese sauce over sweet potatoes.
  • 3
    Cover; bake 40 minutes or until potatoes are just tender. Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes longer or until golden. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

  • This gratin is a less sweet alternative to the classic holiday sweet potato casserole. Freshly grated Parmesan can be substituted for the Gruyère.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
322
Total Fat
18g
0%
Saturated Fat
11g
0%
Sodium
466mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
0%
Dietary Fiber
5g
0%
Protein
9g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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