INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3-4 medium potatoes)
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8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
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2 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (about 8 ounces)
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1 tablespoon butter, cut into 8 cubes
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Herb Cream
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3 cups heavy cream
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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3 bay leaves
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped or 1 tsp. dried)
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (or 1 tsp. dried)
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1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper