Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
I feel like this recipe encapsulates my approach to recipe re-creation: small tweaks to improve nutrition and add my own twist, with zero sacrifice in the taste department. In fact, I like to think my versions are (sometimes) better than the traditional style.
Ingredients
- 3 lb3 lb3 lb White Sweet Potatoes, Japanese sweet potatoes, which have a purple skin and white flesh. But any sweet potatoes will work.
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted, room temp (sub olive oil for dairy free)
- 2 whole2 whole2 whole Shallot, diced into 1/4" pieces
- 4 cloves4 cloves4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup1/4 cup1/4 cup All Purpose Flour, or gluten-free all purpose flour
- 15 oz15 oz15 oz Coconut Milk, (sub 2 cups heavy cream)
- 1 1/2 cups1 1/2 cups1 1/2 cups Chicken Stock, Free-Ranch, Organic - Bonafide Provisions, (low sodium) or veggie stock
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp1/4 tsp Nutmeg, Ground
- Parmesan Cheese, (or cheese of choice) for topping - optional
Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Peel potatoes. Using either a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice into approximately 1/8th inch rounds—the thinner, the better.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 baking dish. Make sure oven rack is situated in the middle of the oven. Place approximately ⅓ of your sliced veggies in a layer on the bottom. It’s ok if they overlap a bit.
- Heat a 4 quart (or similar-sized) saucepan to medium heat and add butter olive oil. When butter is melted, add diced shallot. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened and translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and flour and stir constantly for 1 minute.
- Add milk and stock and whisk until incorporated. Bring to a simmer and simmer 10-15 minutes, until noticeably thickened, then stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- After cooling, pour approximately ⅓ of your milk mixture over the first layer of veggies. Repeat with another third of veggies and another third of milk mixture, then the rest for a final layer.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes, then remove foil and bake another 15 minutes. Optional: grate some cheese on top and broil for a few minutes, until bubbling.
- Leftovers will keep tightly sealed at room temperature for 5 days. I don’t recommend freezing.
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Egg Free Nightshade Free Nut Free Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar FreeThis is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 250 |
Fat: | 10 g |
Carbohydrates: | 32 g |
Protein: | 4 g |
Cholesterol: | 6 g |
Sodium: | 158 mg |
Fiber: | 3 g |
Sugars: | 8 g |
Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
Calculated for total recipe. |
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