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Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin

Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin: A Cozy Holiday Delight

Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin is a vibrant vegetarian side dish, balancing creamy sweetness with tart cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 2 lbs Sweet Potatoes Peel and slice before boiling for optimal texture.
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries Frozen cranberries can be substituted if thawed and drained.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a vegan option, replace with coconut cream.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adjust according to personal taste preferences.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Enhances the overall taste profile.
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese Substitutable with cheddar or mozzarella for a milder flavor.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Herbs Garnish with herbs like thyme or parsley.
  • 1/2 cup Extra Cheese Sprinkle more cheese on top.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and set the oven rack to the center position.
  2. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick. Boil in water for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  3. Grease a baking dish and layer half of the sweet potato slices on the bottom.
  4. Sprinkle half of the cranberries evenly over the sweet potatoes. Whisk together heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, and drizzle half over the cranberries.
  5. Layer remaining sweet potatoes and cranberries, then drizzle the remaining cream mixture over the top.
  6. Sprinkle Gruyère cheese and breadcrumbs over the gratin.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze before baking and thaw in the fridge overnight before baking.

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