Sweet Potato Au Gratin (by Aimee)

This was the first time I have ever made anything with sweet potatoes, and it came out very different from anything I have had. The sweetness and the cheese were well balanced in this recipe. The top came out very crunchy and the middle was very creamy. Perfect! We had this on the side of a delicious fillet mignon (sorry we don’t have a picture of this elusive fillet, but it was oh so yummy in my tummy!)

Ingredients:

1 cup milk
1 pint (2 cups) heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 12 sweet potatoes, depending on size), peeled and sliced thin with a mandoline
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leavesGratin:
2 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks, plus more for baking dish (or use cooking spray for baking dish)
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Cheddar

In a large saucepan combine milk, cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Gently fold in sweet potatoes. Bring to a simmer and allow sauce to thicken.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Butter a 3-quart baking dish. Combine the bread crumbs, butter and Cheddar to make the gratin topping. Transfer the potato mixture to the baking dish and sprinkle with the gratin topping. Bake until the potatoes are cooked through, about 35 to 45 minutes.