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Sweet Potato Gratin

Fall Flavors· sides
November 6, 2022

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Sweet Potato Gratin – Thinly sliced sweet potatoes are baked with cream and covered in Parmesan cheese to make for a sweet and savory side dish perfect for the holdiays!

portion of sweet potato gratin being removed from casserole dish, revealing gooey center

November is here, which means Thanksgiving is not too far away. As you start thinking about your menu for those holiday festivities, you gotta include this Sweet Potato Gratin. It’s a new take on the classic au gratin potatoes (or scalloped potatoes), made with sweet potatoes and a little maple sugar.

I particularly love this dish because it blends sweet and savory flavors together – the sweet potatoes are cooked in a sweet cream base and topped with a savory Parmesan cheese before baking to perfection. And the added texture from the sliced potatoes sets them apart from a sweet potato casserole. You just cannot go wrong with this side dish.

Here is my Sweet Potato Gratin!

close-up of sweet potato gratin in a casserole dish
overhead shot of sweet potato gratin in casserole dish
serving of sweet potato gratin on a plate

Making the sweet potato gratin

Au gratin potatoes look fancy and complicated to make. But the reality is that they are even easier and quicker to make than mashed potatoes. Yes, it’s true! Let’s talk through the process so you can see for yourself.

Slicing the Potatoes

So step one is to slice the potatoes. I have always used a mandolin slicer to get perfectly even slices because I just can’t get them thin enough with a knife. I love this slicer because it is super easy to use AND clean. Check and check.

Assembling the casserole

A mixture of heavy cream, maple sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt are stirred together in a medium saucepan and then put over medium heat. Remove from heat once it starts to boil and slightly thicken.

I used maple sugar in this recipe because I had it leftover from another recipe. But you can easily swap it out for pure maple syrup.

Baking the casserole

The casserole is baked with aluminum foil on top to keep it from browning too soon. But make sure the foil is not too tight so that the steam can escape.

After 30 minutes, remove the foil and let the casserole bake for 15 more minutes or until the top gets nice and golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 20 minutes before serving.

overhead shot of sweet potato gratin on a plate

Tips & Tricks

  1. Use a mandolin slicer. This ensures the slices are even and makes slicing super fast. When using a mandolin slicer, be EXTREMELY careful! You want to use the provided holder for the potato so you don’t allow your fingers to get close to the blades. If your mandolin doesn’t have that holder, please, please use knife gloves.
  2. Symmetrical sweet potatoes. To make the slicing easier, try to find sweet potatoes that are uniform in size. Sweet potatoes can come in super wonky, uneven shapes but you’ll be able to find some symmetrical ones.
  3. Grated Parmesan. Make sure you are using grated Parmesan, not shredded. Shredded Parmesan is super dry and won’t melt together like grated Parmesan does. Therefore, you will get a whole bunch of crispy brown flakes of Parmesan on top of the potatoes that doesn’t look super pretty. But if presentation isn’t important to you, then don’t worry about it!
  4. Layer the potatoes evenly. To ensure an even look and bake, layers the potatoes evenly in the casserole dish. This means you need to take your time layering them instead of throwing them straight into the dish.
sweet potato gratin served on a plate with a fork
Print Recipe

Sweet Potato Gratin

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time1 hr
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup maple sugar or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and sliced into 1/8 inch slices
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add heavy cream, maple sugar, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon to a medium sauce pan. Heat over medium heat until it begins to boil and thicken slightly. Add sliced sweet potatoes to a large bowl and then add heated cream. Gently toss together.
  • Grease a medium casserole dish or square baking pan. Gently layer in sweet potatoes, adding liquid to every few layers. Pour leftover liquid over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover dish with aluminum foil with a corner pulled back to vent the steam.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated oven. Remove foil and bake until top begins to get super crispy and brown, about 15 more minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let it sit to cool for about about 15-20 minutes. Serve warm.

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  1. Michele says

    November 13, 2022 at 9:08 pm

    Loving EVERYTHING about this recipe and the fact that it uses sweet potatoes. It definitely looks like a winner for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  2. Lauren Michael Harris says

    November 13, 2022 at 11:32 am

    I love the idea of using sweet potatoes in a gratin recipe!! They flavors sound amazing. Adding this to my list to try ASAP!

    Reply
  3. Maddy says

    November 12, 2022 at 9:12 pm

    These sweet potatoes were amazing! So creamy, yet crispy where they should be. This looks like a winner for Thanksgiving dinner.

    Reply
  4. Kristina says

    November 12, 2022 at 9:11 pm

    First time trying “gratin” potatoes and wondering what I waited so long for! This recipe was delicious, definitely a keeper.

    Reply
  5. Lisa says

    November 11, 2022 at 4:41 pm

    I love how ceramy and decadent this is! It’s bow going to be on my holiday dinner table.

    Reply
  6. Amanda Mason says

    November 11, 2022 at 10:29 am

    These turned out so good! We loved the flavor! A hearty side dish that is great for the fall! I’m going to make these for our Thanksgiving dinner!! Great recipe!

    Reply
  7. veenaazmanov says

    November 11, 2022 at 8:50 am

    Never imagined this dish with Sweet Potatoes. I love the combination of spices with the cheesy and creamy spread to this yummy dish.

    Reply
  8. Veronika says

    November 10, 2022 at 11:38 pm

    The perfect side for Thanksgiving! Made this last night and everyone loved it, definitely remaking it for the holidays!

    Reply
  9. rachel says

    November 9, 2022 at 10:33 pm

    UMM I cannot wait to make this!! I never would have thought to use sweet potatoes.

    Reply
  10. Amanda says

    November 9, 2022 at 3:55 pm

    This gratin is so delicious! It’s perfectly rich and creamy, and I loved the touch of maple syrup. It really brought out the flavor of the sweet potatoes.

    Reply
  11. Gina Abernathy says

    November 8, 2022 at 10:38 pm

    Sweet, creamy, and perfect for the holidays. My family loved this dish and I plan to make it again for Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  12. Nancy says

    November 8, 2022 at 10:20 pm

    What a delicious yam gratin. I love how soft and fluffy it is

    Reply
  13. Robin G. says

    November 8, 2022 at 10:10 pm

    This was my first time making gratin with sweet potatoes. The family loved it!

    Reply
  14. MacKenzie says

    November 8, 2022 at 10:07 pm

    I love this idea. Sweet potatoes combined into a gratin..amazing! Saving for Christmas.

    Reply
  15. Natalie says

    November 8, 2022 at 9:30 pm

    I make a vegan version that is similar with regular potatoes! I will definitely be trying it with sweet potato next time!

    Reply
  16. Julie says

    November 8, 2022 at 8:58 pm

    This casserole was amazing! I love how rich it came out. I’m making this again for Thanksgiving for sure!

    Reply
  17. Colleen says

    November 8, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    I left out the maple syrup because we don’t like adding sweetness to sweet potatoes. It was so good! I’ll be making this one again for our family Christmas dinner.

    Reply
  18. Tisha says

    November 8, 2022 at 4:52 pm

    I love this for a side dish.

    Reply
  19. Amber Myers says

    November 7, 2022 at 7:08 pm

    What a perfect side dish. I am excited to try this out as I love sweet potatoes!

    Reply

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