SWEET & WHITE POTATOES AU GRATIN

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Made with both sweet and white potatoes,this dish is a blend of color,taste,and texture. It's creamy,but not too heavy,and sweeter and less starchy than it would be with all white potatoes. I'm an ole gal ; ) ~~ so I use a food processor to slice my potatoes to be thinly sliced. And if I use the Red potato in place of the...

Provided by Kathleen Bunting

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb sweet potatoes,washed thinly sliced
1 lb white potatoes,washed thinly sliced
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 c red onion,thinly sliced
2 clove garlic,minced
1/2 c red bell peppers,thinly sliced
1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 c whole milk or (your choice of the milk your family is drinking)
2 large eggs
1 c yogurt, low-fat, plain (again your choice of the plain yogurt your family is eating)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 c parmesan cheese,shredded,(divided)
1/2 c sharp cheddar cheese,shredded,(divided)

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and thinly slice potatoes. In a microwave-safe dish (not plastic),sprinkle potato slices with 1/4 cup water,cover with lid or waxed paper,and microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • 2. Remove cover from bowl and allow potatoes to cool.
  • 3. In a saute' pan,heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add onions,garlic,red pepper. cook until slightly brown,about 5 minutes. Add thyme and flour,then whisk in milk. The flour will cause mixture to thicken. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • 4. In a 9"X13" baking dish,layer the potato slices like roof shingles until the pan is filled.
  • 5. Gently fold eggs,yogurt,salt,pepper,1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese,and 1/4 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese into the now cooled onion mixture,combining well,and then pour over layered potatoes.
  • 6. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese.
  • 7. Bake in preheated 375F. oven for 45 minutes.

Ariza Torres Villegas
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Overall, I really enjoyed this dish. It's a great way to change up the way you eat sweet potatoes.


Aishat Adedeji
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This dish is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Bob Hopers
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Cheng wong
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The results are amazing.


Damilola Adediran
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great meatless option.


Nelda Luna
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a great side dish for a holiday meal.


Joshua Kamau
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce was amazing.


Md Shohan
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Malak Ibrar
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I loved the sweet potatoes, but I thought the cheese sauce was a bit too rich.


Delusional Me
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This dish was very easy to make and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


michael adarkwa junior
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The cheese sauce was a bit too thick for my liking. I would thin it out with some milk next time.


Saraswati Ghimire
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.


Maritza Sanip
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the sweet potatoes and the cheese sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


awais mallah
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The sweet potatoes were soft and tender, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mason Carlisle
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. I would highly recommend this recipe.


ZaBi shah
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This dish was a hit with my family! The sweet potatoes were creamy and flavorful, and the cheese topping was perfectly golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.