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Sweet Potato Gratin





Yields
Makes 10 to 12 servings

 3 cups whipping cream
 1/2 cup sugar
 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
 1/2 teaspoon fresh-grated nutmeg
 1 teaspoon salt
 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
 1 cup pecan halves
Step 1
1

In a 2- to 3-quart pan over medium-high heat, frequently stir whipping cream, sugar, orange peel, nutmeg, and salt just until steaming, about 4 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, scrub sweet potatoes, peel, and slice crosswise very thinly. Spread slices in an even layer in a buttered shallow 3-quart casserole (9 by 13 in.). Pour hot cream mixture evenly over sweet potatoes.

Step 3
3

Bake in a 350° oven for 30 minutes. Dipping liquid from casserole edge, spoon over sweet potatoes to moisten, then sprinkle evenly with pecans. Return to oven and bake until potatoes are well browned and tender when pierced, about 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories339
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g33%

Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 66mg22%
Sodium 224mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 28g11%

Dietary Fiber 2.6g10%
Protein 3.1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.