Best 11 Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin With A Kick Recipes

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Preparing sweet potatoes au gratin with a twist is an exciting adventure that tantalizes your taste buds with a delightful combination of sweet and spicy flavors. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply craving a comforting dish, this elevated version of classic sweet potato au gratin introduces a subtle yet noticeable kick that transforms a familiar recipe into a culinary experience. The secret lies in the harmonious blending of spices that add depth and warmth without overpowering the natural sweetness of the potatoes. Let's embark on this flavor journey and discover the perfect recipe that captures the essence of sweet potatoes au gratin with a kick.

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SWEET POTATOES AU GRATIN



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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

2 large uncooked sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 large egg
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch pepper
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Minced fresh thyme, optional

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.

SWEET POTATO GRATIN



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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

cooking spray
2 cups heavy cream
½ stick unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, or more to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage, or more to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary, or more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 ½ cups shredded Gruyere cheese

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 POTATOES AU GRATIN WITH A KICK!



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Make and share this Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin With a Kick! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     High In...

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups heavy cream
2 dried chipotle peppers
5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced
3 cups gruyere cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a saucepan combine heavy cream and chipotle chile peppers. Bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes and remove from heat.
  • Allow to sit for 10 minutes and strain.
  • Stem and seed the chiles. In a blender puree the heavy cream with the chiles until smooth.
  • In a 13 by 9-inch baking dish, spread out one-third of the sweet potatoes.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over the potatoes and season with grated nutmeg, salt and pepper. Pour about 1 cup of the heavy cream over the potatoes and cheese.
  • Repeat procedure two more times ending with cheese on top, only using enough cream to just cover the potatoes. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until potatoes are tender and browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.4, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 111.2, Sodium 240.1, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 10.1

HOME SWEET POTATO HOME AU GRATIN



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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 leaves
2 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks, plus more for baking dish
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Cheddar

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Serve in the baking dish, garnished with chopped parsley.

SWEET POTATO GRATIN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Kosher salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
3 pounds sweet potatoes (6 to 8 medium), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick

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.

EASY SWEET POTATO GRATIN



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Easy to prepare. Very rich. Onions change the taste for the better. A truly wonderful addition to a holiday meal. Perfect for Thanksgiving.

Provided by Shanna

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup canola oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup maple syrup
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir onions until tender and golden, about 30 minutes.
  • Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
  • Heat cream and maple syrup together in a saucepan over high heat; cook and stir until almost boiling, about 5 minutes. Pour 2/3 the cream mixture over sweet potatoes; toss to evenly coat.
  • Layer potatoes in a 9x13-inch casserole dish, seasoning with salt every 5 to 6 layers. Pour remaining cream mixture over potatoes until potatoes are 3/4 covered. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and gently stir potatoes; top with caramelized onions. Bake until potatoes are tender, about 20 more minutes. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 101.7 mg, Sugar 23.1 g

SWEET POTATO GRATIN



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Serve your family with this casserole that's made with sweet potatoes - a perfect French dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lb sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups half-and-half
4 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Butter 2-quart baking dish or gratin dish. Layer sweet potato slices to fill dish.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in cheese and nutmeg. Remove from heat; pour cheese sauce over sweet potatoes.
  • Cover; bake 40 minutes or until potatoes are just tender. Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes longer or until golden. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 466 mg

SWEET POTATO GRATIN



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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

2 cups heavy cream, divided
2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4), peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
Salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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

GRATIN OF SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds sweet potatoes
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs
Salt to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Peel sweet potatoes and slice into rounds 1/4-inch thick. In a saucepan simmer milk, cream and garlic about 10 minutes, until the potatoes are barely tender. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rub a baking dish with one tablespoon of butter, and dust with three tablespoons of bread crumbs.
  • Season potatoes and cream with salt and Cayenne pepper. Spread mixture in baking dish, sprinkle with cheese and remaining bread crumbs, and dot with rest of butter. Bake 30 minutes, until lightly browned.

SWEET POTATOES AU GRATIN



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This is a very easy and delicious way to make sweet potatoes, this recipe can easily be doubled, just use a larger baking dish........ no leftovers here!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large uncooked sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 in thick
1 egg
2 cups whipping cream
salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Butter a 8-in square baking dish.
  • Place potatoes in greased baking dish.
  • In a bowl, beat egg; add cream, salt, nutmeg and pepper; mix well.
  • Pour over potatoes, making sure all potatoes are covered with sauce.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered for 40-45 mins, or until potatoes are tender.

SWEET POTATO GRATIN



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     side dish

Time 37m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large cooked sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
8 ounces grated Gruyere cheese
2 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed and minced
1 cup heavy cream
Pinch nutmeg
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place about a third of the potato slices in one layer over the base of a glass or ceramic dish (8 by 8 by 2 inches). Sprinkle a third of the grated cheese and half of the garlic over the potatoes. Cover with another layer of the potato slices, another third of the cheese and the remaining garlic. Top with the remaining potato slices. Reserve the remaining cheese.
  • In a small bowl stir together the cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Pour mixture over the potatoes. Cover tightly with microwavable plastic wrap.
  • Cook at 100 percent power in a 650-to-700-watt oven for 6 minutes.
  • Preheat conventional broiler.
  • Prick plastic to release steam, remove from oven and uncover. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the potatoes. Place under the broiler for a few minutes, until browned.
  • Remove from broiler and allow to stand for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 292, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 402 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • For the best results, use sweet potatoes that are about the same size so that they cook evenly.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the sweet potatoes.
  • Be sure to grate the cheese finely so that it melts evenly over the sweet potatoes.
  • If you like, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika to the cheese mixture for a little extra kick.
  • To make the gratin ahead of time, assemble it and then cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • Serve the gratin hot out of the oven with a side of your favorite salad or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Sweet potatoes au gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new way to serve sweet potatoes, give this recipe a try.

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