Sweet Potatoes with Gouda (Print View)
Delicate layers of sweet potatoes and onions baked in a creamy sauce with gouda, asiago, and fresh rosemary for a flavorful touch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Potatoes
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3 pounds of sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin ⅛-inch slices
→ Aromatics
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½ tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary leaves
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2 medium red onions, sliced thinly
→ Cheeses
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8 ounces of grated asiago cheese
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8 ounces of grated smoked gouda cheese
→ Seasonings
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¼ teaspoon of fresh black pepper, ground
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1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
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¼ teaspoon of ground sage
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¼ teaspoon of salt
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
→ Dairy & Thickeners
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4 tablespoons of melted butter
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½ cup heavy cream
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2 cups of milk
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1 cup sour cream
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¼ cup of cornstarch
# Directions:
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Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it warm up.
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Coat a large 10 × 14-inch ceramic baking dish generously with cooking spray.
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Mix the gouda and asiago cheeses, rosemary, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, sage, and salt in a mixing bowl. Keep this blend aside.
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Arrange a flat, even layer of sweet potato slices at the bottom of the oiled dish.
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Spread a layer of the thinly sliced onions on top of the potatoes.
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Scatter half of the seasoned cheese mixture evenly over the onion layer.
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Repeat the layers by adding more potatoes, a second round of onions, and finish with the last potato layer on top.
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In another bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, heavy cream, butter, and cornstarch until the mixture is smooth and everything blends together.
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Pour the creamy mixture carefully over the layered potatoes to soak everything evenly.
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Spread the remaining half of the cheese blend across the top layer of potatoes.
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Place the dish in the oven (middle rack) and cook for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, until the cheese gets golden brown and bubbly, and the potatoes soften easily.
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Let the dish cool down and settle for about 15 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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Sweet potatoes and herbs blend with smoky cheeses for rich, savory flavor.
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Try using a mandoline slicer for perfectly even potato slices.