Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin

Give your scalloped potatoes a new twist by using sweet potatoes instead. Sprinkle with a crunchy crumb topping flavored with Cheddar cheese for a rich holiday side dish.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 537 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup milk
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ cup panko bread crumbs
• 10 sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Combine cream, milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes and simmer until sauce is thickened and sweet potatoes are almost tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

Combine panko bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, and butter in a bowl; sprinkle topping over sweet potato mixture.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and cheese topping is browned and bubbling, 35 to 45 minutes.