Easy Sweet Potato Gratin

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup maple syrup
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir onions until tender and golden, about 30 minutes.
• place sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
• heat cream and maple syrup together in a saucepan over high heat; cook and stir until almost boiling, about 5 minutes. pour 2/3 the cream mixture over sweet potatoes; toss to evenly coat.
• layer potatoes in a 9x13-inch casserole dish, seasoning with salt every 5 to 6 layers. pour remaining cream mixture over potatoes until potatoes are 3/4 covered. cover dish with aluminum foil.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. remove aluminum foil and gently stir potatoes; top with caramelized onions. bake until potatoes are tender, about 20 more minutes. allow to cool for about 30 minutes before serving.