Smoked Gouda and Caramelized Sweet Potato Gratin

A rich and creamy gratin that showcases the comforting flavors of American cuisine, featuring smoked Gouda cheese and caramelized sweet potatoes.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups large sweet potatoes
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt
• black pepper
• 2 sprigs fresh fresh thyme
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp tsp onion powder

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Peel and thinly slice sweet potatoes to 1/16-inch thickness.

3. 3

   In a large saucepan, combine heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, smoked Gouda cheese, flour, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Whisk until smooth.

4. 4

   Bring cream mixture to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, arrange a layer of sweet potatoes.

7. 7

   Pour a third of the cream mixture over sweet potatoes.

8. 8

   Repeat the layering process two more times, finishing with a layer of sweet potatoes.

9. 9

   Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

💡 Pro Tips

To prevent the sweet potatoes from becoming too brown, you can cover the dish with foil for the entire baking time. To make this recipe more substantial, add cooked bacon or diced ham to the cream mixture.

📊 Nutrition per Serving