GRATIN OF SWEET POTATOES

Gratin of Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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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.