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Baked Sweet Potato Gratin

Paula Deen's Sweet Potato Gratin Recipe

Paula Deen's sweet potato gratin looks like a dish straight out of Hollywood feast. The 'gratin' or the top crust is made with cheese and caramelized onions. The sweet potatoes are layered with cheese and a creamy sauce. Once baked, you get delicious layers of potato, cheese, and a crispy top.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Chef's Delight
Cuisine French
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • 13x9 inch Baking Dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Small Saucepan
  • Non-Stick Cooking Spray
  • Oven
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs. Sweet Potatoes (peeled, very thinly sliced)
  • 3 tablespoons All Purpose Flour
  • 5 cups Onions (sliced)
  • 2 cups Parmesan Cheese (grated)
  • 2 cups Half-and-Half
  • ⅓ cup Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablepsoons Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped) optional

Instructions
 

  • Get the preparations out of the way and preheat your oven to a temperature of 350℉. Also, keep the baking dish ready by greasing it with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Then, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add half of the sliced onion to it. Cook them for about 5 minutes and then reduce the heat to medium.
  • Cook the onions for about 15 minutes until they turn dark brown. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar and cayenne pepper on it. Remove the onions from the skillet using a slotted spoon. Repeat the process with the remaining onion, sugar, and cayenne.
  • Now, melt butter in a small saucepan and add the flour to it. Stir continuously with a whisk for 2 minutes. Then, add half-and-half to the pan slowly and keep stirring.
  • Add dijon mustard, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt to it. Cook it while stirring until thick and then remove the pan from heat.
  • Now, take the baking dish and layer half of the potatoes on the bottom of it. Pour half of the sauce over the potatoes and add a layer of one cup of parmesan cheese.
  • Repeat this process to make another similar layer and top with the caramelized onions.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it in the oven. Bake the dish for about 30 minutes.
  • After that, remove the foil from the baking dish and bake them for 15 more minutes until the top looks brown and crusty.
  • Take the dish out of the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then, garnish with a little parsley and dig in.

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 832mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g
Keyword Gratin, Paula Deen, Paula Deen Sweet Potatoes Gratin, Sweet Potatoes Gratin
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