Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

By Ellie

4 Person

60 Minutes

0 Calories

If you're looking for a twist on classic scalloped potatoes, this recipe using roasted sweet potatoes and melty Gruyere has all the creaminess of the original with a new flavor twist. The sweet potatoes and lightened sauce—made with flour and low-fat milk—keep it healthier than butter- and cream-laden versions. Don't cut your sweet potatoes too thin—they'll turn mushy under the sauce. Sweet potato often appears on the table, the mouthfeel of sweet potato is exquisite, still can bring the full feeling. There are a lot of sweet potato recipes on the Internet. This recipe is not out of the ordinary, but you won't be disappointed. Let's take a look!

Ingredients

2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
2½ cups low-fat milk
¼ tsp. white or black pepper
½ tsp. salt
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼-inch slices (about 8 cups)

Method

01

Position racks in the upper and lower third of oven; preheat to 425°F.
02

Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil in a large bowl until well coated. Divide between 2 large baking sheets and spread in an even layer. Roast, rotating the pans from top to bottom about halfway through, until tender and beginning to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
03

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until very soft and golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add flour, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add milk; cook, stirring and scraping up any brown bits at the bottom of the pan. increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring until the sauce thickens and bubbles 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
04

When the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven. Preheat the broiler. Transfer half the sweet potatoes to a 2-quart broiler-safe baking dish. Spread half the sauce over the sweet potatoes and top with ½ cup cheese. Add the remaining sweet potatoes and top with the remaining sauce and cheese. Broil, watching carefully, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is beginning to brown, 1 to 5 minutes, depending on your broiler. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve topped with rosemary.
05

To make ahead: Roast potatoes (Step 2) up to 30 minutes ahead. Prepare sauce (Step 3), cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day; gently reheat until steaming before combining with the potatoes and cheese.

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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

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( By Ellie )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Prep Time 50 Mins
Cook Time 10 Mins
Total Time 60 Mins

02 Ingredients

2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary

1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, divided

2½ cups low-fat milk

¼ tsp. white or black pepper

½ tsp. salt

3 tbsp. all-purpose flour

1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

2½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼-inch slices (about 8 cups)

03 Method

Step 1

Position racks in the upper and lower third of oven; preheat to 425°F.

Step 2

Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil in a large bowl until well coated. Divide between 2 large baking sheets and spread in an even layer. Roast, rotating the pans from top to bottom about halfway through, until tender and beginning to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until very soft and golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add flour, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add milk; cook, stirring and scraping up any brown bits at the bottom of the pan. increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring until the sauce thickens and bubbles 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4

When the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven. Preheat the broiler. Transfer half the sweet potatoes to a 2-quart broiler-safe baking dish. Spread half the sauce over the sweet potatoes and top with ½ cup cheese. Add the remaining sweet potatoes and top with the remaining sauce and cheese. Broil, watching carefully, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is beginning to brown, 1 to 5 minutes, depending on your broiler. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve topped with rosemary.

Step 5

To make ahead: Roast potatoes (Step 2) up to 30 minutes ahead. Prepare sauce (Step 3), cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day; gently reheat until steaming before combining with the potatoes and cheese.

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