Sweet Potato Gratin

medium sweet potatoes (2 lb), peeled, very thinly sliced

1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese (2 oz)

cups whipping cream

teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

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1

Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2-quart gratin dish or 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
2

Arrange half of the sweet potatoes overlapping in dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of each cheese; repeat layers. In small bowl, mix whipping cream, salt and red pepper. Pour mixture over potatoes.
3

Cover dish with foil; bake 20 minutes. Remove foil; bake uncovered 25 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and top is browned. Sprinkle with bacon. Let the gratin stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Select sweet potatoes with tight, unwrinkled skins and without bruises. Do not store them in the refrigerator unless they’re cooked.

Nutrition Information

2 Starch; 1 High-Fat Meat; 6 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.