Sweet Potato Parmesan Gratin
Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
1 hour 15 mins
Total time
1 hour 25 mins
A simple gratin featuring sweet potatoes, thyme, low-fat milk and parmesan cheese. Healthier than your average gratin yet just as satisfying.
Author: Minimalist Baker
Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 5-6
Ingredients
- 2 organic sweet potatoes, sliced in thin rounds
- 1 small red or yellow potato
- ~ 1/4 tsp each salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp thyme, roughly chopped (fresh or dried)
- 3/4-1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 2 cups low-fat milk (I used 2%)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Butter or lightly oil a baking dish or cast iron skillet.
- Place the sliced potatoes in a bowl and season generously with salt and pepper. Add the thyme and half of the cheese and toss together.
- Transfer to the dish and pour on the milk. It should just cover the potatoes.
- Bake 30 minutes, remove from oven and carefully drain off a bit of the liquid (about 1/3 cup). Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and return to the oven.
- Bake another 45-50 minutes, until the milk is absorbed, the potatoes are soft and the top and edges are golden and around the edges. (Optional: drain off a bit more of the liquid as using low-fat milk instead cream can result in a bit of wateriness.)
- Let rest at least 20 minutes before serving so the juices can redistribute.
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave or oven for serving.
Notes
* You can use cream or half and half instead of low-fat milk, but it will add a lot more fat and calories overall.
* You can substitute other cheeses besides parmesan, such as gouda or asiago.
* You can substitute other cheeses besides parmesan, such as gouda or asiago.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ~5 servings; per serving Calories: 200 Fat: 5 g Saturated fat: 3 g Carbohydrates: 27 g Sugar: 6 g Fiber: 3 g Protein: 11 g
