Sweet Potato Gratin With Chipotles

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 large sweet potatoes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 2 -3 tablespoons canned chipotle chiles in adobo
• 4 cups whipping cream
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 peel and thinly slice sweet potatoes (aim for about 8 cups of 1/4 inch slices).
• 3 butter a shallow 4 quart casserole dish.
• 4 puree the chipotles in adobo and stir into whipping cream.
• 5 bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat and boil the potato slices for 15 minute drain well.
• 6 arrange a single layer of sweet potatoes in the casserole; pour 1 cup chipotle-cream mixture over them. season with salt and pepper.
• 7 repeat layering, ending with chipotle-cream.
• 8 bake 45 min-1 hr., or until potatoes are lightly browned and bubbling. serve warm.