Sweet Potato Gratin

This recipe is from the chef at a nearby golf club. Of course, he doesn't measure anything, so the original quantities were "to taste." The end result has always gotten rave reviews. Sept 2005 Update: Thanks to Thorsten for providing measurements and a photo!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 600  g  yams (3-4)
• 1  teaspoon salt, to taste
•  pepper, to taste
• 2  teaspoons brown sugar, to taste
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup  whipping cream, as needed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Peel and slice yams 1/8" thick- easily done in a food processer.
3. Layer yam slices (overlapping) lengthwise in a 13 x 9 casserole.
4. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
5. Repeat yam and spice layers.
6. Pour whipping cream over everything so dish is half full.
7. Bake 1 hour.