Best Sweet Potato And Goat Cheese Gratin With Black Olives Recipes

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SWEET POTATO GRATIN



Sweet Potato Gratin image

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

GRATIN OF SWEET POTATOES



Gratin of Sweet Potatoes image

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.

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