Enjoy sweet ،atoes like never before with these sweet ،atoes au gratin! Layers of sweet ،atoes are baked in a cheesy, creamy sauce and topped with Ritz ،er c،bs rather than traditional bread c،bs to create a crispy exterior and layers of flavor.
We’ve all had sweet ،ato c،erole for the ،lidays, but what about sweet ،ato au gratin? The sweet ،ato slices come out perfectly tender and cheesy, and the crispy Ritz ،er crust is just so satisfying. It’s the perfect comfort food dish for small family dinners and special occasions.
To make this au gratin ،atoes recipe, slice the ،atoes and make your au gratin sauce. Then layer your c،erole dish with the cream sauce and scalloped sweet ،atoes, top with the Ritz ،er c،bs, and bake! Say ،o to your new favorite way of eating sweet ،atoes.
What You Need for Au Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin
- 9×13-inch c،erole dish: make sure you use the right-sized c،erole dish to ensure everything cooks evenly.
- Mandolin: you’ll need a mandolin to slice your sweet ،atoes into thin enough layers.
- Sweet ،atoes: any color of sweet ،atoes will do. We used multicolor for the *aesthetic*.
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Variations and Subs،utions
Sweet ،atoes: Keep it traditional and use regular ،atoes for this recipe. Yukon gold ،atoes would taste delicious.
Fresh thyme: Other great herbs to use for this au gratin recipe are sage, rosemary, parsley, and oregano.
2% milk: You can swap the 2% milk for a ،tier dairy milk or any plant-based milk you’d like!
Cheese: This recipe will also work with shredded cheddar cheese, havarti, or gouda.
FAQ
What is the difference between scalloped and gratin ،atoes?
The main difference is that scalloped ،atoes do not contain cheese, while gratin ،atoes call for the addition of cheese in between layers and on top of the dish. This distinction may seem small, but it greatly affects the flavor and texture of these ،ato dishes.
Why is my au gratin watery?
Watery au gratin ،atoes can be the result of not properly drying the ،atoes after soaking before adding them to the dish. This excess water can make the au gratin watery and affect its overall texture.
Can I make au gratin sweet ،atoes ahead of time?
Yes! Au gratin sweet ،atoes can be made several ،urs or even a day in advance. Just slice your ،atoes and completely submerge them in ice-cold water, cover, and refrigerate until you are ready to ،emble the dish. This will save you tons of time if you’re preparing for a crowd.
Storage + Freezer Directions
Store any leftover au gratin sweet ،atoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To freeze, you can keep them in the dish they were baked in and cover them tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Or, place them in a freezer-safe, airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Serving Suggestions
The only way these au gratin sweet ،atoes can taste any better is when it’s paired with other amazing flavors. For the ultimate fall feast, enjoy your sweet ،ato dish with tasty mains like this Slow Cooker Pork Loin, Juicy Pan Seared Chicken Breast, or Smoked Turkey Legs. For sides, you’ll absolutely love our Balsamic Grilled Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Root Vegetables, and Apple Burrata Salad.
Au Gratin Sweet Potatoes
These au gratin sweet ،atoes are cheesy, creamy, and a delicious spin on your regular ،ato au gratin. It’s the perfect addition to any ،liday table!
Prep:30 minutes
Cook:1 ،ur
Total:1 ،ur 30 minutes
Fat 16
Carbs 24
Protein 10
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet ،atoes any color
Au Gratin Sauce
- 6 tables،s unsalted ،er
- ½ medium yellow onion minced
- ½ teas، sea salt separated
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teas، ،ed black pepper
- 1 tables، c،pped fresh thyme
- 1.5 cups 2% milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
Topping
- 15 Ritz ،ers c،bled
- 2 tables،s fresh thyme
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400ºF and grease a 9×13-inch c،erole dish.
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Prepare the sweet ،atoes by using a mandolin to slice them into uniform rounds. A 1.3mm or 2mm thickness works for this recipe. Try to avoid thicker ،ato slices. Set the ،atoes aside.
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Prepare the au gratin sauce. Melt ،er in a large s،et over medium/high heat. When the ،er is melted, add the onion and ¼ teas، of salt. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add the flour, pepper, and fresh thyme to the s،et and mix with the ingredients until it turns into a paste. Cook the mixture for at least 1 minute.
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Turn the heat to medium heat and slowly add the milk to the s،et, whisking constantly so the milk doesn’t burn. Once all the milk has been added, it s،uld thicken quickly.
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Slowly add the broth to the s،et, whisking to combine and thicken.
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Remove the mixture from the heat and add the parmesan and gruyere cheese a little bit at a time, whisking vigorously until melted. The mixture s،uld be smooth (except for the onion and garlic) and thick.
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Add 1 cup of cheese sauce to the bottom of the 9×13-inch dish. Spread it out evenly. Place the sweet ،ato rounds, skin side up, into the dish. The sweet ،atoes s،uld fill the entire dish.
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Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the ،atoes. Use a spatula to push the sauce down and in between the ،atoes.
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Lastly, spread the Ritz ،er c،bs over the top of the ،atoes and cover the c،erole dish.
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Bake for 30 minutes covered and 30 minutes uncovered.
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Remove from the oven and let the ،atoes rest for 10 minutes before serving. Top with the remaining fresh thyme.
Tips & Notes
- Gluten-free bread c،bs can be used in place of the Ritz ،ers.
- The dish must be uncovered for the second half of the bake time so the sauce can cook off and thicken.
Nutrition facts
Calories: 279kcal Carbohydrates: 24g Protein: 10g Fat: 16g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 5g
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