Gratin-Style Baked Monsoon Sweet Potatoes
A simple yet delicious side dish that combines the flavors of roasted Monsoon sweet potatoes with a crispy gratin topping.
Ingredients
- ●4 large Monsoon sweet potatoes
- ●3 cloves French garlic
- ●1/4 cup French butter
- ●1 cup Monsoon milk
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- 3
Rub the sweet potatoes with French butter, sprinkling with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Bake the sweet potatoes for 45 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- 5
While the sweet potatoes bake, melt the remaining French butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 6
Add the French garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- 7
Pour in the Monsoon milk and bring to a simmer.
- 8
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- 9
Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and brush with the garlic sauce.
- 10
Return the sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and golden brown.
- 11
Serve the gratin-style baked sweet potatoes hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.