Gratin of Sweet Potatoes

Name: Gratin of Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds sweet potatoes; 2 cups milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons butter; 5 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs; Salt to taste; Cayenne pepper to taste; 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

By Florence Fabricant

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Rating: 4(35)
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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings

2pounds sweet potatoes
2cups milk
1cup heavy cream
3cloves garlic, crushed
2tablespoons butter
5tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs
Salt to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
¼cup grated cheddar cheese

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Preparation

Step 1
Peel sweet potatoes and slice into rounds ¼-inch thick. In a saucepan simmer milk, cream and garlic about 10 minutes, until the potatoes are barely tender. Remove from heat.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rub a baking dish with one tablespoon of butter, and dust with three tablespoons of bread crumbs.
Step 3
Season potatoes and cream with salt and Cayenne pepper. Spread mixture in baking dish, sprinkle with cheese and remaining bread crumbs, and dot with rest of butter. Bake 30 minutes, until lightly browned.

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