Ingredients
3
lb sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4
cup butter or margarine
1/4
cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon pepper
2
cups half-and-half
4
oz Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1/4
teaspoon ground nutmeg
Preparation
Heat oven to 375°F. Butter 2-quart baking dish or gratin dish. Layer sweet potato slices to fill dish.
In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in cheese and nutmeg. Remove from heat; pour cheese sauce over sweet potatoes.
Cover; bake 40 minutes or until potatoes are just tender. Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes longer or until golden. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
