Sweet Potato Cranberry Gratin: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and comforting sweet potato and cranberry dish perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peeled and slice the sweet potatoes thinly.
- Layer the sweet potatoes and cranberries in a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cream, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the sweet potato and cranberry layers.
- Dot the top with butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, you can add a layer of grated cheese on top before baking.
- This dish can be prepared a day in advance and baked when needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin, comfort food, holiday recipes