If you're looking for an exquisite and savory dish to impress your family and friends, look no further than the savory sweet potato gratins with creme fraiche, onions, and bacon. This delectable casserole combines the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the richness of creamy sauce, crispy bacon, and aromatic onions, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply looking for a comforting weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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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.
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.
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 POTATOES AU GRATIN
This rich, sweet potato casserole couldn't be any easier to make-or more delicious to eat! -Patti Kirchhoff, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a bowl, beat egg. Add cream, salt, nutmeg and pepper; mix well. Pour over potatoes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° until the potatoes are tender, 40-45 minutes. If desired, top with fresh thyme to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 31g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 385mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
POTATO GRATIN WITH GRUYèRE AND CRèME FRAîCHE
Categories Cheese Dairy Potato Side Bake Thanksgiving Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange half of potato slices in bottom of prepared dish, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Spread half of crème fraîche over potatoes and sprinkle with half of cheese. Top with remaining potatoes, overlapping slightly; sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Spread with remaining crème fraîche; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake gratin uncovered 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Continue to bake gratin until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
- Available at some supermarkets. If unavailable, heat 1 1/2 cups whipping cream to lukewarm (85°F). Remove from heat and mix in 3 tablespoons buttermilk. Cover and let stand in warm draft-free area until slightly thickened, 24 to 48 hours, depending on temperature of room. Chill until ready to use.
SAVORY POTATO TART
We all love a rich, creamy French potato gratin, but for a special occasion, or just for fun, make this version, which is encased in buttery flaky pastry so the gratin becomes a savory tart. Serve a small slice alongside roasted meats, or a larger portion for a vegetarian lunch, accompanied by a green salad. If you want to make it a few hours ahead, or even a day before, it reheats beautifully.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, pies and tarts, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 3h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put flour and salt in a mixing bowl (or use a food processor or a stand mixer with paddle attachment). Add half the butter and mix well, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add remaining butter chunks and the water and mix until dough comes together. Remove dough, divide into two equal pieces and dust with flour. Quickly form each piece into a ball, then press down to make two 1-inch-thick disks. Wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour. (May be made a day in advance or frozen for up to 2 weeks.)
- Slice potatoes as thinly as possible, using a sharp knife, mandolin or food processor. Put potato slices in a large bowl and add crème fraîche, salt, pepper, nutmeg, garlic and thyme. Mix well with hands, making sure all slices are coated and seasoning is well distributed. Set aside.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a well-floured surface, roll out each pastry disk to 12 1/2 inches in diameter. Line an 11-inch fluted French tart pan (with removable bottom) with one sheet of pastry, pressing in at the sides and leaving a 1-inch overlap hanging.
- Add the potatoes to the tart pan in even layers, making sure to scrape in all remaining crème fraîche with a rubber spatula. Lay the second pastry sheet on top. With a paring knife, trim excess dough and crimp the edges all around to seal. Make a few slits in the dough to allow steam to escape. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set tart on it. Stir egg yolk and cream together and paint the top of the tart generously.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 425 degrees, then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 1 hour more, until top is golden and potatoes are tender when probed with a paring knife. Cool slightly, then set tart pan over a small, sturdy bowl, so that the bottom of the tart pan is elevated and the fluted ring comes off. Carefully transfer tart to a plate. Serve small slices, hot or at room temperature. May be cooled completely and reheated if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 386, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 423 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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 AND GRUYERE GRATIN
This elegant and creamy take on a sweet potato gratin is elevated with a Gruyere cheese sauce made with four fresh herbs. Top with more fresh herbs before serving, if desired.
Provided by Sandy Wilson Wickberg
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Stir together cream, milk, butter, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in parsley, thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange 1/2 of the sweet potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pour 1/2 of the cream mixture on top, and sprinkle with 1/2 of the Gruyere cheese. Repeat layers once more; cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake, uncovered, until potatoes are tender and cream and cheese mixture is bubbly and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 46.6 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 438 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
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, APPLE AND ONION GRATIN
Make and share this Sweet Potato, Apple And Onion Gratin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Roosie
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter 13X6 inch oval baking dish.
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Toss apples with flour in medium bowl.
- Arrange half of sweet potatoes in bottom of prepared dish.
- Top with half of apple slices.
- Arrange remaining potatoes and then remaining apples.
- Cover with sauteed onions.
- Pour stock over all.
- Bake until sweet potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
- Mix breadcrumbs, cheese and bacon in small bowl, then sprinkle mixture over potatoes.
- Bake an additional 20 minutes.
- Broil until topping browns, if needed.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth skin. Avoid any potatoes that have blemishes or soft spots.
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly: Scrub the potatoes with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt or debris.
- Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork: This will help them cook more evenly.
- Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender: The potatoes should be soft enough to easily pierce with a fork.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling: This will prevent them from breaking apart.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the sweet potatoes: This will help to create clean, even slices.
- Layer the sweet potato slices in a baking dish: Make sure to overlap the slices slightly.
- Top the sweet potatoes with the crème fraîche mixture: Make sure to spread the mixture evenly over the potatoes.
- Bake the gratin until it is golden brown and bubbly: This should take about 20-25 minutes.
- Let the gratin cool slightly before serving: This will help it to set.
Conclusion:
Savory sweet potato gratins with crème fraîche, onions, and bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet potatoes are tender and flavorful, the crème fraîche adds a creamy richness, the onions add a touch of sweetness, and the bacon adds a smoky flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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