Description
Creamy chipotle gouda scalloped sweet potatoes bring smoky, spicy comfort to classic potato gratin. Layers of tender sweet potatoes, melted cheese, and bold chipotle flavors create a memorable side dish you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds
- 8 ounces (226 grams) smoked gouda cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
- 2 ounces (57 grams) smoked gouda, shredded (for topping, about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 cups milk (skim, 2%, or whole)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat or gluten-free 1:1)
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 3–4 tablespoons sauce from a can of chipotle chiles in adobo
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper
- fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Create three overlapping, slightly angled rows of thinly sliced sweet potatoes across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until it becomes smooth and frothy, then whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually stream milk into the roux, whisking continuously to develop a velvety, lump-free sauce, cooking until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
- Incorporate smoked gouda, chipotle sauce, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper into the sauce, stirring until the cheese melts completely and the seasonings are well integrated.
- Delicately pour the seasoned cheese sauce over the layered sweet potatoes, ensuring even coverage and penetration between the potato slices.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until sweet potatoes become fork-tender and slightly caramelized.
- Remove foil, sprinkle additional gouda and parmesan cheese across the surface, then broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese turns golden and develops crispy edges.
- Finish by scattering fresh chopped parsley over the top for a vibrant, herbaceous garnish before serving hot.
Notes
- Use mandoline or sharp knife to slice sweet potatoes uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Allow sauce to thicken naturally without rushing, which prevents lumpy or watery consistency.
- Try cheese variations like mild cheddar or pepper jack for different flavor profiles.
- Test potato tenderness by piercing with fork before broiling to ensure perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg