Recipe of the Day: Sweet Potato Gratin

  • Sweet Potato Gratin

    Notes: You will have to count points for the cornstarch.

    Serving Size : 11

    Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    8 medium sweet potatoes
    2 cups skim milk
    1 tablespoon cornstarch
    1 clove garlic -- minced
    1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
    1 tablespoon fresh parsley -- snipped

    In a 4-quart saucepan, cook the potatoes in water to cover for 45 min or till easily pierced with a fork.

    Drain and plunge into cold water to cool.

    Peel and slice cross-wise into 1/8" rounds.

    Spray a 10" pie plate with nonstick spray.

    Arrange sweet potatoes in pie plate, overlapping as necessary to fit. (May be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Wrap well and refrigerate.)

    In a med bowl, combine the milk, cornstarch, garlic and pepper.

    Pour over the potatoes.

    Bake at 300 degrees for 35 min.

    Sprinkle with snipped parsley just before serving.