SWISS CHARD AND SWEET POTATO GRATIN
Steps:
- Prep greens: Cook onion in 2 Tbsp butter in a wide 8-qt heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add chard stems, pinch of nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, til vegetables are tender but not browned, about 8 minutes. Increase heat to moderately high & add chard leaves by large handfuls, stirring, until all greens are wilted. Season with salt and pepper then transfer greens to a colander to drain well and press out liquid with back of a large spoon. Make sauce: Combine cream or milk and garlic in small saucepan; bring to simmer; keep warm. Melt two Tbs butter in a medium heavy saucepan over moderate heat and stir in flour. Cook roux, whisking, 1 minute, then slowly whisk in warm cream/milk and boil, whisking, one minute. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Assemble gratin: Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter deep 9×13 baking dish. Spread half of sweet potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, 1/4 of the herbs and a 1/4 cup of the cheese. Put half of the greens mixture over the cheese, then sprinkle salt, pepper, 1/4 of the herbs and 1/4 cup of the cheese over it. Pour half of bechamel sauce over the first two layers then continue with the remaining sweet potatoes, more salt, pepper, herbs and cheese and then the remaining greens, salt, pepper and herbs. Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the gratin, pressing the vegetables slightly to ensure that they are as submerged as possible. Sprinkle with the last 1/4 cup of cheese. Bake gratin for about 1 hour until golden and bubbly, and most of the liquid is absorbed. Let stand 10 mns before serving.
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Md Mohasin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I loved this gratin! The chard and cheese balanced out the sweetness of the potatoes perfectly.
gingy
[email protected]This gratin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Ganesh Bohora
[email protected]I made this gratin for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about it.
SKELETONS
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet potatoes and chard in this gratin. It's a unique and delicious dish.
Dev Pakhrin
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's healthy too.
Crystal Blue
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the gratin turned out perfectly. It was creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. My family loved it!
AMI NOOB
[email protected]This gratin was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.
Ruth Timothy
[email protected]I've made this gratin several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and chard.
Itseng Mmusi
[email protected]This dish was delicious and so easy to make! I used my mandoline to slice the sweet potatoes and chard, which made it go even faster. The gratin was creamy and cheesy, and the sweet potatoes added a nice touch of sweetness.
Jijiga Bira
[email protected]I made this gratin for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making it again.
Britney Stallworth
[email protected]This Swiss chard and sweet potato gratin was a hit at our dinner table! The flavors of the chard, sweet potatoes, and cheese complemented each other perfectly. The gratin was also very easy to make, and it looked impressive when it came out of the ov