Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin
This Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin is a show-stopping holiday side dish that beautifully balances the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the tartness of cranberries. Creamy, cheesy layers topped with crispy breadcrumbs make it not only visually appealing but also irresistibly delicious. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas feasts, this gratin will leave your guests asking for more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium baking dish with butter.
- Layer half of the sliced sweet potatoes in the dish, followed by half of the cranberries. Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes and cranberries.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, melted butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pour evenly over layered vegetables.
- Top with shredded cheese and mix breadcrumbs with thyme; sprinkle over cheese layer.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil in the last 15 minutes to brown the top.
- Serve warm alongside your favorite holiday entrees.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg