sweet potato gratin includes canadian bacon/onions

Name: SWEET POTATO GRATIN INCLUDES CANADIAN BACON/ONIONS
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 1/2- 3/4 pound(s) sweet potatoes or yams,peeled and sliced into 1/4 in thick rounds; 1/4 cup(s) butter, unsalted; 3 tablespoon(s) light brown sugar, packed; - salt, freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound(s) onions, thinly sliced (about 3 cups); 1 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar; 6-8 ounce(s) thinly sliced lean canadian bacon, cut into 1/4x1 inch strips; 1/2 cup(s) chicken stock; ## TOPPING:; 3/4 cup(s) fresh bread crumbs; 3/4 cup(s) shredded white cheddar cheese (about 4 oz); 1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme; 1 teaspoon(s) dried sage leaves; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, unsalted, cut into small pieces

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31 Pinches

Susan Cutler

Anchorage, AK

Updated on Nov 24, 2012

The gratin can be made with either sweet potatoes or yams, which are sliced, cooked and tossed with melted butter and brown sugar. Half of potatoes are arranged in baking dish and topped with caramelized onions and canadian bacon. The remaining potatoes cover the onions, and a coating of fresh bread crumbs, shredded white Cheddar and herbs is the final addition. These can be made a day in advance and are absolutely delicious!

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cook time 1 Hr 10 Min

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yield 6 to 8 -Cook time is broken up

Ingredients

2 1/2- 3/4 pounds sweet potatoes or yams,peeled and sliced into 1/4 in thick rounds
1/4 cup butter, unsalted
3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- salt, freshly ground black pepper
1 pound onions, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
6-8 ounces thinly sliced lean canadian bacon, cut into 1/4x1 inch strips
1/2 cup chicken stock
TOPPING:
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
3/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (about 4 oz)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted, cut into small pieces

How To Make sweet potato gratin includes canadian bacon/onions

Step 1

To prepare Filling, cook sweet potatoes either by steaming them 10 minutes or blanching them in boiling salted water to cover 4 to 5 minutes. (Potatoes should be tender but not mushy.) Remove, pat dry and place in large bowl.

Step 2

Melt 2 Tablespoons butter and add to potatoes along with brown sugar. Toss well. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
Step 3

Melt remaining 2 Tablespoons butter in large heavy skillet over medium heat. When hot, add onions and granulated sugar and cook, stirring often, until until onions are rich brown in color, 20-30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 4

Coat 9x13 dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place half the potatoes evenly in bottom baking dish. Spread all onions over potatoes. Sprinkle with Canadian bacon. Spread top with remaining potatoes. Pour chicken stock over mixture.
Step 5

To prepare Topping, combine bread crumbs, cheese, thyme and sage in bowl. Sprinkle over top. Dot with butter. (Gratin can be prepared 1 day ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before baking.)
Step 6

Bake, uncovered, at 375F degrees until potatoes are hot and topping is browned, about 30 minutes. Serve warm. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Step 7

NOTE: Sweet potatoes have tan skin and pale yellow, almost golden, flesh, while yams have copper-colored skin and deep orange flesh. Either works well in this recipe
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