Cheesy Potato Bake (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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5-6 medium-sized sweet potatoes.
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3 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
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2 diced large shallots.
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6 minced garlic cloves.
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1 tablespoon fresh rosemary.
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1 tablespoon thyme, freshly chopped.
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1½ cups shredded gruyere.
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1½ cups grated parmesan.
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3 tablespoons plain flour.
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½ teaspoon white or black pepper.
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1 tablespoon sea salt.
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⅛ teaspoon of grated nutmeg.
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2 cups whole milk.
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1 cup heavy whipping cream.
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Aluminum foil.
# Preparation Steps:
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Set oven to 350°F. Cover your baking dish with aluminum foil.
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Melt butter in a pan, cook the shallots until soft. Stir in garlic and herbs, let it cook a few seconds. Add the flour, give it a minute, then slowly mix in milk till it starts thickening. Pour in the cream, season with spices, and stir in 1 cup each of cheese. Keep warm on low heat.
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Peel sweet potatoes and slice them thin, roughly 1/8 inch. Arrange slices neatly for layering later.
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Spread half the sauce in the base of the dish. Layer on the potato slices in overlapping rows. Top with the rest of the sauce, then cover snugly with foil.
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Cook for 60 to 75 minutes, or until potatoes are soft. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese and broil for about 5-8 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool for half an hour before serving.
# Additional Tips:
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Works great for special occasions.
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Tastes amazing with roasted meats.
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You can prepare parts of it early.
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Incorporates classic French cooking methods.