Description
This Maple-Glazed Beet, Gruyere Sweet Potato & Hot Honey Yam Gratin is a vibrant dish perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large beets, thinly sliced
- 2 large golden sweet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 large orange sweet potatoes/yams, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons brown butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/3 cup crispy fried shallots
- 6 fresh sage leaves
- 3 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tablespoon hot honey
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme sprigs
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This step is crucial for ensuring your gratin bakes evenly. While the oven heats up, gently grease your rectangular baking dish using a bit of butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, toss the thinly sliced beets with the brown butter, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Coating the beets in brown butter not only enriches their flavor but adds a lovely nuttiness that enhances their natural sweetness. Arrange the beets neatly in the first row on the left side of your prepared baking dish, laying them flat for even cooking.
- Now, move on to creating the center row by combining the golden sweet potato slices in a bowl with shredded Gruyere cheese, crispy fried shallots, sage leaves, a pinch of dried thyme, salt, and pepper. This mixture adds both texture and flavor to your gratin. Spoon this flavorful blend into the center row of your baking dish, ensuring it’s compact and well-distributed.
- For the right row, coat the thinly sliced orange sweet potato or yam segments in garlic-infused olive oil and drizzle with hot honey. Season it with salt and pepper to taste and arrange neatly in this row. The syrupy notes of the hot honey will caramelize beautifully, complementing the earthy tones of the yams.
- Cover the baking dish securely with aluminum foil. Place it in the preheated oven and let it bake for approximately 35 minutes. This step ensures the vegetables soften and the flavors meld. After 35 minutes, carefully remove the foil and allow the gratin to bake for an additional 20 minutes. This will give the top a gorgeous, caramelized finish while allowing the cheese to bubble and ooze.
- Once baked to perfection, carefully remove the dish from the oven (it will be hot!), and adorn your gratin with fresh thyme sprigs and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds before serving warm. These garnishes add a pop of color and a burst of freshness that pulls the dish together beautifully.
Notes
For the best results, try to slice each vegetable as uniformly as possible; this ensures that they cook evenly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
Nutrition
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Protein: 10 g