Spiced Sweet Potato Gratin

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
29%
Spiced Sweet Potato Gratin
45 min.
10
375kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a comforting and flavorful side dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious? Let me introduce you to our Spiced Sweet Potato Gratin! This vibrant dish is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it's also packed with wholesome goodness, making it the perfect addition to any gathering or family meal.

The star of this recipe is the red-skinned sweet potatoes, which are sliced into thin rounds and layered with a blend of aromatic spices, including curry powder, ground cinnamon, and cumin. This unique combination gives the gratin a warm and inviting flavor that is sure to impress your guests. Each layer is smothered in creamy sour cream and topped with extra-sharp white cheddar, creating a rich, velvety texture that will have everyone asking for seconds!

This Spiced Sweet Potato Gratin is not only easy to make, taking just 45 minutes from prep to table, but it can also be made in advance—perfect for those busy days when you want to impress without the last-minute rush. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and watch as it effortlessly complements your main course. Whether it's a holiday gathering or a casual weeknight dinner, this dish brings the essence of comfort food straight to your table. Don't miss out on the chance to delight your taste buds with this delightful twist on a classic gratin!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon curry powder 
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • tablespoon ground cumin 
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • pounds cubes red-skinned sweet potato 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (scant)
  • 1.5 cups cream sour divided
  • 12 ounces cheddar cheese shredded white extra-sharp

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • pot
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook sweet potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes (do not overcook).
  2. Drain well and cool. Peel sweet potatoes; cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  3. Mix curry powder, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in small bowl to blend. Completely line bottom of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with sweet potato slices, filling in any spaces with cut-up sweet potato slices. Press down lightly.
  4. Spread 1/2 cup sour cream over sweet potatoes.
  5. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon spice mixture over sour cream.
  6. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat twice with remaining sweet potatoes, sour cream, spice mixture, and cheese.
  7. Place pan on rimmed baking sheet; bake until cheese is melted and sweet potatoes are heated through, about 40 minutes. DO AHEAD Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill. If desired, reheat in 400°F oven until hot, about 15 minutes.
  8. Remove pan sides from gratin; cut into wedges.
  9. Serve gratin warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories375kcal
Protein13.19%
Fat44.11%
Carbs42.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.2
Glycemic Load
0.24
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.439565446066%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:375.48kcal
18.77%
Fat:18.76g
28.86%
Saturated Fat:10.1g
63.16%
Carbohydrates:40.85g
13.62%
Net Carbohydrates:34.5g
12.54%
Sugar:13.08g
14.54%
Cholesterol:54.37mg
18.12%
Sodium:416.15mg
18.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.62g
25.23%
Vitamin A:35438.39IU
708.77%
Manganese:1.03mg
51.56%
Vitamin C:35.99mg
43.63%
Calcium:354.51mg
35.45%
Phosphorus:285.44mg
28.54%
Vitamin B6:0.57mg
28.36%
Potassium:953.78mg
27.25%
Fiber:6.35g
25.4%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.78%
Vitamin B5:1.86mg
18.62%
Magnesium:65.76mg
16.44%
Selenium:11.49µg
16.41%
Copper:0.32mg
16.05%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.42%
Vitamin B3:2.81mg
14.06%
Zinc:2mg
13.36%
Vitamin E:1.83mg
12.2%
Iron:1.95mg
10.83%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.22%
Vitamin K:6.19µg
5.89%
Folate:21.11µg
5.28%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.36%
Source:Epicurious