Sweet Potato, Apple And Onion Gratin

Submitted by Roosie

"Posted by request. An adaptation I found from Bon Bon Appetit, December 1991. Times are estimates."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 lb onion, thinly sliced
• 3⁄4 lb granny smith apple, peeled,cored & thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 cup chicken stock
• 3⁄4 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 3⁄4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter 13X6 inch oval baking dish.
3. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add onions and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Toss apples with flour in medium bowl.
6. Arrange half of sweet potatoes in bottom of prepared dish.
7. Top with half of apple slices.
8. Arrange remaining potatoes and then remaining apples.
9. Cover with sauteed onions.
10. Pour stock over all.
11. Bake until sweet potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
12. Mix breadcrumbs, cheese and bacon in small bowl, then sprinkle mixture over potatoes.
13. Bake an additional 20 minutes.
14. Broil until topping browns, if needed.
15. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[mew55]

Tried this tonight with some leftover pork roast and it was a hit with both my husband and I. I used Fuji instead of granny smith apples.

 

[Robs415]

I served this with stuffed pork chops and a spinach salad for a dinner party. Everyone raved. I wasn't sure how I would like this, but it was wonderful. A great way to serve sweet potatoes without them being "sweet". I made the mistake of putting the topping on when I first put it in the oven, and it turned out just fine.

 

[CharJoyLet]

I know this is probably supposed to be a side dish (and I'll certainly be using it as one in future - I think with a nice bit of pork), but it was also just fine by itself as dinner (although it didn't even come close to being 12 sevings that way. LOL) A keeper for me! Thanks for posting!

 

[Judy from Hawaii]

This side dish utilizes some of my favorite foods & combines the sweet & savory flavors in a very nice way. It smelled lovely in the oven. The closest sized pan that I had was 9 by 13", so I did increase both the toppings & the chicken broth to accomodate the larger area of sweet potatoes, apples & onions to be covered. The whole family enjoyed this one, thanks, Roosie