Sliced sweet potatoes sprinkled with a touch of maple glaze and fresh rosemary and baked to perfection. This rich maple-glazed sweet potato gratin couldn’t be easier to make or more luscious to eat!

There is something that is almost mandatory in November—eating sweet potatoes. During this month, millions of Americans gather around their dinner tables and celebrate Thanksgiving, they will most likely indulge in at least one sweet potato dish.

I wanted to make something that’s traditional but, at the same time, not boring—ideally, a dish that’s easy and quick to put together and can be done in advance. I think I’ve made it… just in time for Thanksgiving 2020! Today, I am sharing the recipe for a simple but eye-catching maple-glazed sweet potato gratin.

What’s to Love about the Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Gratin?

It’s a healthy and light dish that can complement any meal.
It’s a vegan and naturally gluten-free dish.
Although I love eating this sweet potato gratin straight from the oven, it’s also great at room temperature. It can be prepared up to 3 days in advance if you’re keeping it in the fridge and up to a month if frozen.
The maple glaze brings out the sweetness of the roasted potatoes even more.
It’s incredibly versatile and you can add different vegetables.

About the Ingredients

Anything with roasted sweet potatoes would inevitably be delicious, and this maple-glazed sweet potato gratin is no exception! What I love about this recipe is that it’s also really healthy. Sweet potatoes are rich in nutrients and loaded with fiber and vitamins.

Sweet potatoes are not just incredibly versatile, they are also easy to find, easy to store, and easy to cook! You can use them for pretty much any meal of the day and in many different preparations. You can have them savory or sweet and baked, fried, or steamed. I normally use them a lot in stews, soups, or salads, like this quinoa salad with roasted sweet potatoes.

They are extremely popular during the month of November but are available all year through. So, make sure to put them on your weekly grocery list and store them in a dry, cool, dark place like a cupboard but not in the fridge.

Possible Substitutions for the Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Gratin

If maple syrup is not your thing, no problem! You can simply season it with oil and pepper. You can also sprinkle some paprika.
You can add or substitute it with slices of different vegetables such as carrots, butternut squash, white potatoes, or red onions.
You can add bread crumbs on top if you want to add a crunch.
The rosemary can be swapped for other herbs such as thyme, sage, or oregano.
If you want to make this dish more festive, try sprinkling some pomegranate seeds on top just before serving.
And… I know what you want me to say… Ok ok! Yes, you can also add some marshmallows on top! 🙂 Happy now?

Tips for Making the Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Gratin

Try to pick long sweet potatoes that are similar in size.
Don’t remove the peel; instead, clean every cranny and hole using a vegetable brush.
I opted for a sharp cook knife to slice the sweet potatoes, but, if you have one, you can use a mandolin slicer to be quicker. Just make sure your slices are thin (ideally 1/8 of an inch) but not paper-thin or they will become too dry.
Cook your sweet potatoes till they start to caramelize. Don’t worry if you see a few spots that look a bit burnt—they are the best bits!

Try also

QUINOA SALAD WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATOES, BROCCOLI, TOASTED BUCKWHEAT, AND TAHINI DRESSING

SIMPLE AND PERFECT BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND RED LENTIL SOUP

CHAI SPICE APPLE CAKE

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