Description
Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Au Gratin is a creamy, cheesy delight that elevates your holiday feast. With layers of thinly sliced sweet potatoes baked in a rich mixture of heavy cream, sharp cheddar, and a hint of nutmeg, this dish is the epitome of comfort food. Topped with a crunchy panko crust, it offers the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether for Thanksgiving or year-round gatherings, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Layer half of the sweet potatoes in the baking dish; pour half of the creamy mixture over them and sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese.
- Repeat layering with remaining sweet potatoes, creamy mixture, and top with more cheddar cheese.
- Mix panko with melted butter and sprinkle over the top layer.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 200g
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg