Sweet Potato Gratin (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 tbsp butter.
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2 large shallots, diced.
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6 garlic cloves, minced.
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1 tbsp fresh thyme.
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1 tbsp fresh rosemary.
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour.
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2 cups whole milk.
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1 cup heavy cream.
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1½ tsp sea salt.
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½ tsp black/white pepper.
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⅛ tsp nutmeg.
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1½ cups parmesan cheese.
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1½ cups gruyere cheese.
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5-6 medium sweet potatoes.
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Heavy duty foil.
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking dish with foil.
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Melt butter, cook shallots until soft. Add garlic, herbs, cook 30 seconds. Mix in flour, cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Add cream, seasonings, 1 cup each cheese. Keep warm.
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Peel and slice 1/8 inch thick. Stack neatly for easy assembly.
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Pour half sauce in dish. Layer potato slices in fan pattern. Cover with remaining sauce. Wrap tightly with foil.
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Bake 60-75 minutes until tender. Top with remaining cheese. Broil 5-8 minutes until golden. Cool 30 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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Perfect holiday side dish.
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Pairs well with roasted meats.
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Can prep components ahead.
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Uses French cooking techniques.