Apple, Leek, and Sweet Potato Gratin
An ideal meal to get the children easting vegetables and fruit. This is a filling meal that always goes down well.
An ideal meal to get the children easting vegetables and fruit. This is a filling meal that always goes down well.
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 2 large Leeks thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp thyme Ccopped
- 2 large sweet potatoes thinly sliced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 1 large apple cored, sliced
- 1 grates nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the cream, leeks, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally.1 1/4 cups heavy cream, 2 large Leeks, 2 tbsp thyme, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch ground pepper, 1 grates nutmeg
- Add the sweet potatoes and simmer covered 10 minutes.2 large sweet potatoes
- Layer half the sweet potato mixture in a buttered baking dish.
- Top with the sliced apple.1 large apple
- Repeat with sweet potato mixture and cheese.2 cups cheddar cheese
- Bake uncovered in a preheated 375F (190C) oven for about 45 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g