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Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin

Savory Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin for Festive Feasts

This Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin features a delicious blend of sweet potatoes and tart cranberries, perfect for festive feasts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 2-3 medium sweet potatoes peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries or thawed frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup heavy cream substitute with coconut cream for vegan
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese or cheddar/mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium-sized baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
  2. Peel and slice about 2 to 3 medium sweet potatoes into thin, even rounds (about 1/8 inch thick) and boil for 10–15 minutes until tender.
  3. Layer half of the sweet potato slices in the greased baking dish in an overlapping pattern.
  4. Sprinkle half of the fresh cranberries over the first layer of sweet potatoes.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a dash of salt and pepper. Pour half over the layers.
  6. Repeat the layering with the remaining sweet potato slices and cranberries, pouring the rest of the cream mixture on top.
  7. Top with 1 cup of shredded Gruyère cheese and 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  9. Cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the fridge overnight for convenience before baking.

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