Indulge in the delectable Sweet Potato Gratin, a harmonious blend of sweet potatoes, creamy sauce, and a hint of smokiness from chipotle peppers. This comforting dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, with layers of thinly sliced sweet potatoes arranged in a gratin dish, resembling a culinary masterpiece. Accompanying this main course are two tantalizing recipes: a vibrant Cranberry-Pomegranate Salsa, bursting with tart and tangy flavors, and a refreshing Avocado-Cucumber Salad, providing a cool and crisp contrast to the richness of the gratin. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SMOKED CHILE SCALLOPED SWEET POTATOES
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Whisk together cream and chipotle puree until smooth.
- In a 9 by 9-inch casserole dish, arrange the potatoes in even layers. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the cream mixture and season with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, cream, and salt and pepper to form 10 layers.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes, remove cover and continue baking for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the cream has been absorbed and the potatoes are cooked through and the top is browned.
SWEET POTATO GRATIN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and gingersnap crumbs and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes; set aside.
- Combine the heavy cream, maple syrup, thyme, allspice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the cayenne in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
- Butter a 3-quart baking dish. Spread a single layer of sweet potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish and pour about one-third of the cream mixture on top. Repeat to make 2 more layers of potatoes and cream. Cover with foil and bake 40 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until the cream is bubbling and the potatoes are lightly browned and tender when pierced with a knife, 40 to 50 more minutes, sprinkling the breadcrumb mixture over the potatoes during the last 5 minutes of baking.
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
SWEET POTATO GRATIN
This creamy potato gratin benefits from a subtle blend of spices. Cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper take it from ordinary to out-of-this-world.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pour 1 cup cream into a large ovenproof skillet. Arrange sweet potatoes evenly in pan, season with salt and pepper, and pour remaining cream on top. Gently press on potatoes to submerge. Bring to a simmer over medium, transfer to oven, and bake 12 minutes. Press on potatoes to submerge again and bake until potatoes are tender and cream is bubbling, 8 to 10 minutes more. Sprinkle with cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 14 g
CHILE SWEET POTATOES
The chef Rick Bayless offers a wonderful recipe for sweet potatoes glazed with an ancho chile paste in his book "Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen." Instead of making the paste, I make a thinner glaze with canned chipotle and some of the adobo they're packed in. The glaze makes a spicy contrast to the sweet potatoes. You can make this recipe vegan by using light brown sugar instead of honey.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, side dish
Time 1h
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish. Place the garlic, salt, chipotles and adobo sauce, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, broth, orange juice and honey in a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain into a large, wide bowl, and stir in the orange zest.
- Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4-inch lengths. If the sweet potatoes are fat, cut the pieces in half lengthwise into wedges. Add to the bowl, and toss with the adobo mixture until coated. Transfer to the baking dish, then pour on the liquid from the bowl. Drizzle on the oil, and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven until tender. Raise the heat to 425 degrees, uncover the sweet potatoes and baste with the liquid in the pan. Continue to bake, uncovered, until the sweet potatoes are thoroughly tender and glazed and any sauce remaining in the pan is thick. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 491 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- To achieve the perfect balance of flavors, use a combination of sweet and smoky chiles. Guajillo and chipotle chiles work well together, but you can also experiment with other varieties.
- If you don't have time to soak the chiles, you can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes. This will help to bring out their flavor and aroma.
- Be careful not to overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- For a crispy topping, use a combination of Panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve the gratin immediately, while it's still hot and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Sweet potato gratin with smoked chiles is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet potatoes, smoky chiles, and creamy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new side dish, give this gratin a try. You won't be disappointed!
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