Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Description
The recipe requires peeling and thinly slicing sweet potatoes before layering them in a greased baking dish. Each layer is drizzled with heavy cream, sprinkled with fresh chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper to season lightly as layers build. Baking starts covered with foil to cook the potatoes through without drying them out, then continues uncovered to allow the top to brown and caramelize gently. Finally, shredded Gruyere cheese is scattered on top before broiling until it melts and bubbles with slight browning.
This results in a rich, creamy casserole where tender sweet potatoes are complemented by the nutty flavor of Gruyere and herby thyme notes. The texture is smooth and velvety with a golden crust from the cheese. The dish suits holiday meals or as a comforting accompaniment to roasted meats and vegetables.
Nutritional information is an approximate guide, recognizing variation from ingredient brands.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs sweet potato
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon thyme chopped
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 cups gruyere cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into rounds about 1/8-inch thick.
- Line the bottom of the baking dish with a layer of sweet potatoes. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of cream over the potatoes. Sprinkle lightly with some of the thyme, then season with salt and pepper. (Go lightly - you will be seasoning each layer.)
- Repeat the layers, making 7-10 layers. Pour any remaining cream over the top of the top layer. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to cook until the potatoes are tender and lightly browned on top, about 30 more minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle with the shredded gruyere. Change the oven to the broiler and return the dish to the oven. Bake until the cheese has melted and is bubbling, 3-5 minutes. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Season each layer lightly since seasoning is repeated; avoid over-salting.
- Use fresh thyme for best aroma and flavor.
- Let the dish rest a few minutes after broiling for easier serving.
- Nutritional values are approximate and can vary with ingredient differences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 of recipe | |
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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