Sweet Potato and Sage Gratin
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Recipe: Sweet Potato and Sage Gratin
We have never understood why people add so much sugar to sweet potatoes. With the exception of desserts like sweet potato pie, it seems wholly unnecessary.
This sweet dish is not for dieters; it would be a dessert too if not for the sage and chipotle that give it fullness and a kick. Unless you cannot tolerate any heat at all, do use the chipotle; it adds a slow warmth that balances the richness of sweet potatoes, layered with cream and caramelized onions under a crunchy Parmesan crust.
Sweet Potato and Sage Gratin
serves 6
4 large sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, sliced thin
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder (optional)
1 cup cream
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan
Heat the oven to 350
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