Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Two Types of Potatoes

A square serving of scalloped sweet poatoes.

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Two Types of Potatoes

Scalloped sweet potatoes are a delicious and elegant side dish that are perfect for any occasion. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes are layered in a buttery, creamy sauce and baked until tender and golden. Both sweet and savory, scalloped sweet potatoes are sure to impress your dinner guests and become a family favorite.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1

Ingredients

▢ 2 pounds yukon gold potatoes (5 cups sliced)
▢ 2 pounds sweet potatoes (5 cups sliced)
▢ ½ cup parsley (chopped)
▢ 2 tablespoons thyme (chopped)
▢ 4 tablespoons butter (softened)
▢ 1 ¼ cup cream
▢ ¾ cup half-and-half
▢ 1 cup gruyere cheese (4 ounces)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º. Butter a 9 x 13 inch baking dish
Peel and slice the potatoes.
Arrange ⅓ of the Yukon Gold potato slices on the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle with ⅓ of the parsley, thyme and salt and pepper. Dot with 1 tablespoon of the softened butter.
Arrange ½ of the sweet potato slices on top of the Yukon Gold potatoes and sprinkle with ⅓ of the parsley, thyme and slat and pepper. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter.
Repeat the layers including the herbs and butter, ending with a layer of Yukon gold potatoes.
Combine the cream and half-and-half in a large bowl and pour over the potatoes.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and cover with cheese. Cook an additional 20 minutes until the cream is bubbly and the potatoes are fork tender. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes before cutting into squares.

Barbara's Notes + Tips

Try to slice the potatoes thin using a mandolin or food processor or a sharp knife.
Make sure to let this sit after baking.
This will make 12 good sized portions.

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