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Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin

Delicious Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin for Cozy Gatherings

This Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin blends creamy sweet potatoes with tart cranberries, making it a delightful and colorful holiday side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes Peeled and sliced, can substitute with butternut squash.
  • 2 cups Cranberries Use fresh or thawed frozen cranberries.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a vegan option, replace with coconut cream.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese Can substitute with cheddar, mozzarella, or feta.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs For gluten-free options, use crushed gluten-free crackers or ground nuts.

Equipment

  • 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).
  2. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into even rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Boil in a large pot for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the boiled sweet potato slices.
  4. Sprinkle half of the fresh cranberries evenly over the first layer of sweet potatoes.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well combined. Pour half of this mixture over the layered sweet potatoes and cranberries.
  6. Repeat the layering process with the remaining sweet potatoes and cranberries, pour the remaining cream mixture on top.
  7. Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  9. Let the gratin cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This gratin can easily be made vegan or gluten-free by substituting certain ingredients.

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