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TSIKONINA 20 DECEMBRE 2025 Gratin de patates douces à la poitrine fumée BY TV PLUS MADAGASCAR

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Gratin de patates douces à la poitrine fumée

Cultural Context

Originating from Madagascar, Gratin de patates douces à la poitrine fumée showcases the island's love for sweet potatoes, a staple ingredient. This dish combines the sweetness of the potatoes with the savory depth of smoked bacon, making it a comforting and hearty meal. Today, variations can be found in many cuisines, adapting local ingredients while maintaining the essence of the original recipe.

MalagasyMGmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups sweet potatoes
8 oz smoked bacon
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup gruyère cheese
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon thyme
2 bay leaves

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Cheddar is more widely available and less expensive.

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into thin rounds.

3

Cook the smoked bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; remove and drain on paper towels.

4

In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.

5

In a bowl, combine heavy cream, milk, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt.

6

Layer half of the sweet potato slices in a greased baking dish.

7

Sprinkle half of the sautéed onion, garlic, and crispy bacon over the sweet potatoes.

8

Pour half of the cream mixture over the layers.

9

Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, bacon, and cream mixture.

10

Top with grated gruyère cheese and a few pats of butter.

11

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

12

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

13

Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Sweet Potato Gratin with Smoked Bacon

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