Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin Recipe
A comforting and festive Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin featuring tender sweet potatoes layered with fresh cranberries, rich heavy cream, and melted Gruyère cheese, topped with crispy breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection. This American classic is perfect as a holiday side dish, balancing sweetness and savory flavors with a hint of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Layer
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Cream Mixture
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the gratin.
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: In a large pot, boil the sliced sweet potatoes until they are tender, which should take about 10-15 minutes. This softens the potatoes for layering.
- Layer Sweet Potatoes: Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and place half of them evenly in a greased baking dish to form the first layer.
- Add Cranberries: Sprinkle half of the fresh cranberries evenly over the sweet potato layer to add tartness and color.
- Mix Cream Sauce: In a bowl, combine heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Pour half of this mixture evenly over the sweet potato and cranberry layers.
- Repeat Layers: Add the remaining sweet potatoes and cranberries in another layer and pour the rest of the cream mixture on top to ensure moistness and flavor.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese and breadcrumbs evenly on top to create a golden crust when baked.
- Bake: Place the gratin in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the gratin to set nicely.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and cheese with a plant-based alternative.
- This gratin can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving to save time.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar based on the natural sweetness of your sweet potatoes for desired sweetness.
Keywords: Sweet Potato, Cranberry, Gratin, Festive Recipe, Holiday Side Dish
