Sweet Potato, Apple and Leek Gratin
5 servings
Equipment
Ingrediënten
- 1 1 ⁄4 cups whipping cream
- 2 large leeks sliced (2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes about 3⁄4 lb, peeled, thinly sliced (2 cups)
- 4 medium parsnips peeled, thinly sliced (2 cups)
- 2 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese 8 oz
- 1 large cooking apple thinly sliced (11⁄2 cups)
Instructies
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Grease 3-quart casserole with shortening.
- In 2-quart heavy saucepan, cook whipping cream, leeks, thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to simmer.
- Stir in sweet potatoes and parsnips.
- Cover; simmer about 10 minutes or until vegetables are slightly tender.
- Layer half of vegetable mixture and half of cheese in casserole.
- Top with apple.
- Repeat layers of vegetables and cheese.
- Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Splurging now and again is what this rich gratin is all about. For a less rich entrée, use equal parts whipping cream and half-and-half instead of all whipping cream. Along with the gratin, serve a lightly dressed salad.
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