MILK CALENDAR HEARTY SWEET POTATO AU GRATIN
I was so excited when I was asked to take part in the #MilkCalendar campaign this year. My fridge is ALWAYS stocked with several varieties of cheese. I use it in delicious recipes for any meal of the day. When I want a snack, crackers and cheese are my “go to” options most days of the week.
Milk and cheese are great and healthy, nutritious food choices. When you choose products with the Dairy Farmers of Canada logo, you can be assured you and your family are consuming healthy, high quality, nutritious products made with 100% Canadian milk.
Let’s get to the recipe, ‘cause it’s SOOOOO good. Like over the top delicious. I was thrilled when I was asked to recreate the January recipe Hearty Sweet Potato Au Gratin because I am a potato lover! There are never too many potato recipes in my books. Combine potatoes with milk and cheese, and you have a winning recipe every time.
MILK CALENDAR HEARTY SWEET POTATO AU GRATIN
Milk Calendar Hearty Sweet Potato Au Gratin is just one of the many recipes available in the 2018 edition of the Milk Calendar by Dairy Farmers of Canada.
Course: Side Dish, VegetableCuisine: CanadianKeyword: Fall/Winter
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
43 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 10Calories: 163kcal
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
2 tbsp butter
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups 18% cream
2 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
1/2 cup Canadian cheddar (shredded)
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375ยบ F, and grease a 8x8 inch baking pan. Set aside.
Peel potatoes and carefully slice into 1/8 inch thick rounds. Set aside.
Grate/shred cheese. Set aside.
To make the Cream Sauce:
In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and salt. Stir 1 minute.
Whisk in flour until combined.
Gradually add cream, whisking until combined and smooth.
Bring to a boil, and heat until thickened (2-3 minutes), whisking occasionally. Remove from heat when done.
To layer the Sweet Potato Au Gratin:
Layer 1/2 the potatoes into the prepared baking dish.
Scatter 1/2 the chopped thyme on top.
Top with 1/2 the cream sauce.
Repeat with the potatoes, sauce and thyme.
Press down slightly to even out layers and get all potatoes covered in cream.
Cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
Take dish out of the oven, and remove foil.
Sprinkle grated cheese (and additional thyme if you like), and bake uncovered for 15 minutes until top is bubbly and deep golden brown.
Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 179mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Calcium: 93%
Notes
Have fun with this delicious recipe. You can use a combination of sweet potatoes and Yukon Gold. Also...try a different flavour of cheese.
*NOTE** To make cutting the potatoes easier, you can use a mandolin OR thinly cut a slice off the potato lengthwise, so that it will lay flat. Slice crosswise.