Nava’s Sweet Potato Blue Cheese Gratin

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Nava's Sweet Potato Blue Cheese Gratin recipe

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

20 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 tablespoon butter
	6 large sweet potatoes ( peeled and thinly sliced )
	1 teaspoon salt ( approximate )
	1/2 teaspoon pepper ( approximate )
	2 cups half-and-half cream
	4 garlic cloves ( minced )
	3 ounces blue cheese ( crumbled )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

472

Sugar

Fat

23g

Nava's Sweet Potato Blue Cheese Gratin is a warm and comforting dish that is perfect for colder weather. The thinly sliced sweet potatoes are baked in a creamy garlic sauce and topped with tangy blue cheese crumbles. The dish is easy to prepare, and it's perfect as a side dish for holiday gatherings or as a main course for a cozy dinner at home. This vegetarian and gluten-free dish is also great if you want to enjoy a healthier version of scalloped potatoes, and it's a great way to add more vegetables to your diet.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish using the butter.
2.	Layer the thinly sliced sweet potatoes in the dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3.	In a medium saucepan, heat the half-and-half and minced garlic over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from the heat and pour over the sweet potatoes.
4.	Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese over the top of the potato mixture.
5.	Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.

PROS

This dish is warm, comforting, and perfect for colder weather.
It is vegetarian and gluten-free.

The blue cheese adds a tangy flavor to the sweet potatoes.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the half-and-half cream and cheese.

It may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sweet potatoes are high in vitamins A and C, which support a healthy immune system. They are also high in fiber, which can help regulate digestion. Blue cheese contains calcium and protein, which are essential for bone health and muscle repair.