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Microwave sweet potato gratin

A simplified sweet potato gratin that tastes as good as the original recipe with half of the effort and time.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 10.5 ounces Heavy cream/ Double cream
  • 2 tablespoons of butter and more to grease the dish
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Generous handful of grated hard cheese.
  • herbs of your choice

Instructions

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  1. Slice the sweet potatoes (you can use a mandolin cutter if you have) and arrange them in a greased dish. 
  2. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the sweet potatoes. 
  3. Cut the butter in small chunks and scatter them over the potatoes. 
  4. Sprinkle the chopped fresh herbs or dried herbs over the potato slices. 
  5. Put the dish in the microwave and cover it with a microwave plate cover. Cook the potatoes for 10 minutes at high (180° C/ 356° F). 
  6. After 10 minutes, the potatoes are almost fully cooked. 
  7. Then take the dish out and pour the cream over the sweet potatoes. It should cover ⅓ deep of the Gratin. 
  8. Put the dish back in the microwave and cook further for about 7-10 minutes until the cream thickened and sweet potatoes thoroughly cooked.
  9. Enjoy. 

Notes

  • Try to slice the potatoes at the same thickness. I normally aim to cut in 0.08 in/ 2 mm thick. 
  • When it comes to cooking, it's best to experiment with the ingredients according to your taste. Things like herbs can be experimental and personal. So, choose the herbs that you like, or don't use herbs at all if you don't like them. Just challenge your own taste bud and use the recipe as your guidance. 
  • As I explained above, this microwave sweet potato Gratin is nice as a side dish for your roast menu. But it's delicious to eat it on its own. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 197mg (8%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 197mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.