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Creamy Sweet Potato Gratin

This creamy sweet potato gratin is ultra luxurious, with buttered leeks and a hint of smoked paprika. Perfect for a special occasion!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 large leek, quartered lengthwise then sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 600 g (~ 1 1/3 lb) sweet potato (1 large or 2 small)
  • 500 ml (~ 2 cups) single cream
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 100 g (~ 3 1/2 oz) vegetarian parmesan-style cheese, finely grated

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a frying pan, and add the sliced leek and minced garlic. Cook over a medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, until the leek is very soft but not overly browned.
  • Peel the sweet potato, and cut it into thin slices (ideally 2-3mm).
  • Transfer the cream into a jug, and add the smoked paprika, salt and pepper, and dried thyme. Mix thoroughly to combine.
  • Pour about a tablespoon of the cream mixture into the bottom of a baking dish (mine measured approximately 8 x 8 inches), and spread it around. This helps to stop the potato sticking to the bottom of the dish.
  • Now begin layering your ingredients. Add a single layer of sweet potato slices, scatter a few buttered leeks on top, and a light sprinkling of finely grated parmesan. Drizzle over a little more of the cream mixture. Repeat these layers until you've used all of the ingredients. Finish the dish by pouring any remaining cream on top, and scattering over any remaining cheese.
  • Add a lid to the dish, or cover tightly with some kitchen foil. Bake at 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F) until the sweet potato is soft, and offers no resistance when you insert a sharp knife. My bake took about 1 hour 25 minutes, but the exact time will depend on exactly how thinly you sliced your potatoes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Sweet Potato Gratin
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 284 Calories from Fat 140
% Daily Value*
Fat 15.5g24%
Saturated Fat 9.7g49%
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 630mg26%
Potassium 632mg18%
Carbohydrates 28.1g9%
Fiber 3.9g16%
Sugar 7.3g8%
Protein 10.3g21%
Calcium 259mg26%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.