SWEET POTATO GRATIN C ONIONS & BACON

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Categories     Potato

Yield 2to4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Sweet potatoes are often made even more sweet using ingredients like maple syrup, brown sugar, molasses, and even marshmallows. We like that apartmentcooker goes definitively in the other direction by adding bacon, parmesan, onion, garlic and a crème fraîche bechamel, while still paying homage to more traditional recipes (she adds a tablespoon of brown sugar to the bechamel, with delightful results). Thinly sliced sweet potatoes are layered in the baking dish (we used 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. We found that 20-25 minutes baking time was perfect for a two-person baking dish. - A&M
My boyfriend is an overall carb hater (I never thought that was possible), but he's a sucker for sweet potatoes. The bacon gets crisp and the onions get soft and make this gratin super delicious. Individual portions mean I can make a big batch, and reheat it later as a last-minute side dish.
Serves 2
4 pieces bacon, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 cups sweet potatoes, thinly sliced (1/8" thick)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons creme fraiche
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt and black pepper, to taste
parmesan cheese, grated, to taste

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.

boxboy br
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This is the best sweet potato gratin recipe I've ever tried.


Mike Mata
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I highly recommend this gratin recipe. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Saad Awan
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This gratin is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Prakash Pawan
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I love the smoky flavor that the bacon adds to this dish.


Joo Soup
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This gratin is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Aminata Yansaneh
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This dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of cheese and vegetables and it's always delicious.


Eddie Joe
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I love that this gratin can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Faizan Afzal
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This gratin is so creamy and flavorful. The sweet potatoes and caramelized onions are a perfect combination.


Jexy Schilling
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I've been making this gratin for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Sadie Vadivelu
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This is the best gratin recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Lindsey Clark
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I made this gratin for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Larissa Poasa
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This dish is so delicious and comforting. I highly recommend it!


Gulfam Gill
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I love this gratin! The sweet potatoes and caramelized onions are a perfect combination.


Mily Ansari
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This is my new favorite gratin recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


AkrimBaloch AkrimBaloch
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I followed the recipe exactly and the gratin turned out perfectly. It was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating it!


Uyen Nguyen
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This dish is so comforting and flavorful. The sweet potatoes are creamy and the caramelized onions are perfectly sweet. I highly recommend this recipe!


Amar Ray
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I've made this gratin several times and it's always a hit. The sweet potatoes and caramelized onions are a perfect combination and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor.


Temitope Fapohunda
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This gratin is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats beautifully.


ARAIN KING
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The sweet potatoes were perfectly tender and the caramelized onions added a wonderful sweetness.


Arjun Dai
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This sweet potato gratin was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, and bacon was heavenly. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out perfectly.