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Maple-Glazed Beet, Gruyere Sweet Potato & Hot Honey Yam Gratin

Name: Maple-Glazed Beet, Gruyere Sweet Potato & Hot Honey Yam Gratin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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; Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

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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
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the brown butter until fragrant.
In a baking dish, layer the sliced beets, golden sweet potatoes, and orange sweet potatoes/yams, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper between layers.
Drizzle the layers generously with maple syrup.
Top with shredded Gruyere cheese and crispy fried shallots.
Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Slice vegetables evenly for even cooking. For a lighter version, consider using low-fat cheese.

Author: Chef Rita
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 30mg