Yukon Gold and Sweet Potato Gratin
A luxurious layered potato dish combining creamy Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes, baked in a rich mixture of milk and cream with aromatic herbs and spices. This comforting gratin features tender potato slices infused with thyme, garlic, and nutmeg.
Ingredients
- •6 tablespoons butter
- •2¼ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- •1½ pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes
- •2 cups whole milk
- •1 clove garlic
- •1 tablespoon kosher salt
- •2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- •1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- •1 cup whipping cream
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with 2 tablespoons butter. Thinly slice all potatoes; place in prepared dish. Bring milk and next 5 ingredients to boil in medium saucepan; pour over potatoes. Dot with 2 tablespoons butter. Cover with foil. Bake until potatoes are tender and milk is almost absorbed, about 50 minutes.
50 min
- 2.
Bring cream to boil in saucepan. Uncover potatoes, pour cream over, and dot with 2 tablespoons butter. Bake uncovered until top is golden brown in spots, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly.
25 min
