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Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin

Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin: Your Must-Have Holiday Side

A delightful Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin that combines festive flavors for a must-have holiday side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes Peeled and sliced into ¼ inch rounds
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries Can use frozen, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Omit for less sweet dish
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Nutmeg can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese Cheddar or mozzarella can be used
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if desired
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Herbs Thyme or parsley
  • 1/2 cup Extra Cheese Sprinkle on top before serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • knife
  • Peeler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your baking dish with butter or oil.
  2. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into even rounds, about ¼ inch thick. Boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
  3. In your greased baking dish, layer half of the sweet potato slices, slightly overlapping.
  4. Sprinkle half of the fresh cranberries over the first layer of sweet potatoes.
  5. Combine heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk and pour half over layered ingredients.
  6. Repeat the layering process with the remaining sweet potato slices and cranberries, then pour the remaining cream mixture on top.
  7. Sprinkle Gruyère cheese and breadcrumbs evenly across the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top and bubbly.
  9. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This gratin can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for stress-free holiday hosting.

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