**Savory Sweet Potato Gratins with Crème Fraîche, Onions, and Bacon: A medley of flavors and textures in a comforting dish.**
Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable savory sweet potato gratins, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These individual gratins feature tender sweet potato slices, caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and a creamy, flavorful sauce made with crème fraîche. Experience the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors in every bite.
SWEET POTATO AND BACON GRATIN
This savory spin on sweet potatoes with bacon and herbs is baked to cheesy perfection for an indulgent side that's anything but ordinary.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 18 to 22 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Reserve 1/4 cup bacon for garnish. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
- Add onion to skillet with drippings; cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until softened.
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, add whipping cream, broth, cooked onions, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In baking dish, layer half of the sweet potato mixture, half of the bacon and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Repeat with remaining sweet potato mixture, bacon and Parmesan cheese. Spoon any remaining cream mixture over top. Cover with foil; bake 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter. Stir to coat.
- Remove foil; sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender, top is browned and edges are bubbly. Remove from oven; let stand 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with reserved bacon and, if desired, a light sprinkling of chopped fresh thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g
SWEET POTATO AND GRUYèRE GRATIN
This rich, cheese-laden gratin is a more savory take on the usual Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole, with sage and rosemary giving it an herbal bite. If you'd like to make it partway ahead, you can peel and slice the potatoes the day before; store in a sealable plastic bag in the fridge. You can also simmer the cream mixture (don't add eggs) and grate the cheese the day before as well, storing them covered in the refrigerator.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories casseroles, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees and generously butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan or shallow gratin dish. Butter a piece of foil large enough to cover top of pan. Sprinkle Parmesan all over bottom of pan.
- In a medium pot, bring cream, sage, rosemary, garlic, nutmeg and a pinch of salt to a simmer. Simmer until reduced by 1/4, about 10 minutes.
- In a large, heatproof bowl, whisk eggs just enough to break them up. Slowly pour hot cream into eggs to combine, whisking while pouring, and reserve the mixture.
- Meanwhile, using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick rounds.
- Place 1 layer of potatoes in the pan, slightly overlapping as you go, using about a third of the slices. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, then pour 1/3 of the egg mixture over potatoes. Top with 1/2 cup Gruyère. Repeat with another layer of potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, pepper and 1/3 egg mixture. Top with 1/2 cup Gruyère. Top with remaining potatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste, and remaining egg mixture (but not the remaining cheese). Press down to compact the potatoes. Cover with foil and bake until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes, then remove foil, sprinkle top with remaining 2/3 cup Gruyère and bake until browned and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 363, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 444 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SAVORY SWEET POTATO GRATINS WITH CREME FRAICHE, ONIONS, AND BACO
Can't go wrong with this one.....Thinly sliced sweet potatoes are layered in the baking dish (you can use one dish big enough for two rather than individual ones) with bechamel, crisped bacon, and raw onions and garlic, which infuse the gratin with their fragrance. A sprinkling of parmesan on top helps with browning, but if you want a little more color, pop the gratin under the broiler for a few minutes at the end. 20-25 minutes baking time is perfect for a two-person baking dish.
Provided by Raquel Grinnell
Categories Winter
Time 45m
Yield 2 gratins, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Lightly grease 2 individual baking dishes (that hold roughly 1 1/2 cups) or an 8 x 8 baking pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small saute pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove from heat, and toss with onion and garlic.
- In a small pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, and cook until the mixture is well combined but still pale. Stir in the milk and the creme fraiche.
- Reduce the heat to low and bring the bechamel to a simmer. Stir in nutmeg, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Layer 4-6 slices of potato at the base of each of the prepared baking dishes. Top with a few tablespoons of bechamel, and a few spoonfuls of the bacon mixture. Repeat with another layer of potatoes, another layer of bechamel, and more bacon. Top with one last layer of potatoes, and spoon remaining bechamel over the top. Finish with a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake the gratins until they are bubbly around the edges and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
SWEET POTATO-ONION GRATIN
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with the butter.
- Oil the sliced sweet potatoes and onions with the canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the sweet potatoes and onions until slightly charred on each side and just halfway cooked. Set aside.
- Combine the half-and-half, horseradish, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle one-third of the Gruyere in an even layer over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer one-third of the grilled sweet potatoes and onions on top of the Gruyere. Repeat twice¿one-third of the cheese, one-third of the vegetables¿to create three even cheese-vegetable layers. Pour the half-and-half mixture over the top, cover with foil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until the sweet potatoes are tender and the gratin is golden brown, another 15 to 20 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
DICED SAVORY SWEET POTATOES
This recipe was actually a recipe failure. I was trying to make sweet potato fries but ended up with this dish. We actually ended up really liking it. It's a different way to make sweet potatoes.
Provided by tabasco0697
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 40m
Yield 1/2 cup, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450. Place diced sweet potatoes in gallon sized storage bag. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to coat.
- Place parchment paper on large cookie sheet. Pour diced sweet potatoes onto parchment paper and place in oven.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes tossing at least once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.1, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 653.9, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 2.3
SWEET POTATO GRATIN
Sweet and savory gratin packed with flavor and nutrition.
Provided by souplover Sue
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine cream, butter, and garlic in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer; remove from heat and mix in parsley, thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange 1/2 of the sweet potato slices in the prepared baking dish; cover with 1/2 of the Gruyere cheese. Pour cream mixture on top. Arrange remaining sweet potato slices over the cream. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 95.2 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 412.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
SWEET POTATO GRATIN C ONIONS & BACON
Steps:
- 1. Lightly grease 2 individual baking dishes (I used a bowl that holds roughly 1 1/2 cups). Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a small saute pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove from heat, and toss with onion and garlic. 3. In a small pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, and cook until the mixture is well combined but still pale. Stir in the milk and the creme fraiche. 4. Reduce the heat to low and bring the bechamel to a simmer. Stir in nutmeg, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. 5. Layer 4-6 slices of potato at the base of each of the prepared baking dishes. Top with a few tablespoons of bechamel, and a few spoonfuls of the bacon mixture. Repeat with another layer of potatoes, another layer of bechamel, and more bacon. Top with one last layer of potatoes, and spoon remaining bechamel over the top. Finish with a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese. 6. Bake the gratins until they are bubbly around the edges and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
Tips:
- Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes. Larger potatoes cook more evenly and are easier to slice.
- Pierce the potatoes with a fork before baking. This helps them cook more evenly and prevents them from bursting.
- Bake the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork. This usually takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly before slicing them. This will help them hold their shape better.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the potatoes. This will help prevent them from breaking.
- Layer the potatoes, onions, and bacon in a greased baking dish. Season each layer with salt and pepper.
- Pour the crème fraîche over the potatoes. This will help bind the ingredients together and create a creamy sauce.
- Bake the gratin until it is bubbly and golden brown. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
- Let the gratin cool slightly before serving. This will help it set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Savory Sweet Potato Gratins with Crème Fraîche, Onions, and Bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet potatoes, onions, bacon, and crème fraîche creates a rich and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. The gratin can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a great option for a potluck or a buffet.
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