Bobby Flay Sweet Potato Gratin Recipe
This Bobby Flay Sweet Potato Gratin Recipe is creamy, rich and full of bold flavor. It is a perfect side dish for holidays, family dinners or special meals.
Ingredients
- 1 kg sweet potatoes thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried or fresh
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese optional, for topping
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Set oven to 180°C. Grease a baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
Slice sweet potatoes
- Cut sweet potatoes into thin, even slices for smooth and even cooking.
Cook garlic
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant but not browned.
Add cream mixture
- Pour in cream and milk. Add salt, pepper, thyme and nutmeg. Stir well.
Layer sweet potatoes
- Place a layer of sliced sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
Add sauce and cheese
- Pour some cream mixture over potatoes and sprinkle cheese.
Repeat layers
- Continue layering potatoes, sauce, and cheese until finished.
Bake covered
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes until potatoes soften.
Bake uncovered
- Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Rest and serve
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Use Gruyère for authentic rich flavor
- Add bacon for smoky taste
- Slice potatoes evenly for perfect cooking
- Add rosemary for extra aroma
- Do not overbake or cream may separate
- Add chili flakes for slight heat
- Use half sweet potato and half regular potato for balance