Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
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Recipe type: Sides
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Serves: 8
 
Ingredients
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ⅛-inch rounds
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ cup shredded American cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • ½ cup shredded extra sharp cheddar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • Salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
  4. Add garlic and sauté for 1 - 2 minutes
  5. Slowly whisk in heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons of thymeContinue cooking for an Simmer until slightly thickened, about five minutes
  6. In the meantime, lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and toss cheeses in a small mixing bowls to combine
  7. To assemble, spread half of the sliced sweet potatoes in an even layer on the bottom of the pan.
  8. Top with half of the onion cream mixture, then half of the cheese mixture
  9. Repeat by topping evenly with the remaining potatoes, then the second half of the onion cream mixture and the rest of the cheese mixture
  10. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes
  11. Uncover and continue baking uncovered for around 30 minutes, until bubbly and the sweet potatoes are fork tender
  12. Garnish with remaining thyme before serving
Recipe by The Sweetest Occasion at https://thesweetestoccasion.com/2018/11/scalloped-sweet-potatoes/