Chipotle Gouda Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Name: Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large Sweet Potatoes, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds.; 3 tbsp Salted Butter.; ¼ cup All-purpose Flour (or whole wheat or gluten-free 1:1).; 2 cups Milk (skim, 2%, or whole).; 8 oz Smoked Gouda Cheese, shredded (about 2 cups).; 3-4 tbsp Sauce from a can of Chipotle Chiles in Adobo.; 1 tsp Garlic Powder.; 1¼ tsp Kosher Salt (plus more to taste).; Freshly Ground Black Pepper.; 2 oz Smoked Gouda, shredded (for topping, about ½ cup).; ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese.; Fresh Chopped Parsley (for garnish).

Featured in Delicious Perfect Sides.

These Chipotle Gouda Scalloped Sweet Potatoes bring a smoky, creamy flavor to your holiday table. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes are layered and smothered in a chipotle-spiced gouda sauce that balances heat and richness. Baked until tender and finished with a broiled golden cheesy crust, this side dish makes a memorable addition to festive feasts. The sauce is thickened with a buttery roux and enriched with milk and smoked gouda, while the addition of chipotle sauce adds depth. Perfect for gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleasing favorite that combines the sweet earthiness of potatoes with bold, smoky flavors.

By Clare Greco

Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:04:56 GMT

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Transform your holiday table with these Chipotle Gouda Scalloped Sweet Potatoes, a delicious blend of sweet, smoky, and cheesy flavors. This side dish features tender slices of sweet potatoes layered and baked in a rich chipotle-gouda sauce, topped with more cheese for a bubbly, golden finish.

INGREDIENTS

Sweet Potatoes: 3 large, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds for even cooking
Salted Butter: 3 tbsp, used to create a creamy sauce base
All-Purpose Flour: ¼ cup, for thickening the sauce (substitute with gluten-free if needed)
Milk: 2 cups (choose skim, 2%, or whole for desired creaminess)
Smoked Gouda Cheese: 8 oz shredded (about 2 cups), for smoky richness
Chipotle Sauce: 3-4 tbsp from a can of chipotle chiles in adobo for smoky heat
Garlic Powder: 1 tsp, for added flavor depth
Kosher Salt: 1¼ tsp, plus more to taste
Black Pepper: Freshly ground, to taste
Smoked Gouda Cheese (for topping): 2 oz shredded (about ½ cup)
Parmesan Cheese: ¼ cup, grated for extra cheesy crust
Fresh Parsley: Chopped for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1:: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
Step 2:: Layer the sweet potato slices in three tight, slanted rows within the prepared pan.
Step 3:: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, then stir in 8 oz of shredded smoked gouda, chipotle sauce, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 4:: Pour the prepared sauce over the sweet potatoes, ensuring even coverage.
Step 5:: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Step 6:: Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining smoked gouda and grated parmesan cheese, then broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Step 7:: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.

Serving and Storage Tips

Serve warm as a holiday side dish alongside turkey, chicken, or ham.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to retain texture.

Helpful Notes

Adjust chipotle sauce quantity based on desired heat level.
Use a mandoline for uniform sweet potato slices.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

Chef Lina recommends adding a dash of nutmeg to enhance flavor depth in creamy sauces.
Chef Ramirez suggests sprinkling crushed tortilla chips on top for extra crunch.

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Creamy sweet potatoes with a smoky chipotle-gouda sauce, baked to perfection with a golden cheesy crust. An ideal holiday side dish.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

60 Minutes

Total Time

80 Minutes

By: Clare Greco

Category: Perfect Sides

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: One 8x8-inch pan

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 3 large Sweet Potatoes, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds.

02 3 tbsp Salted Butter.

03 ¼ cup All-purpose Flour (or whole wheat or gluten-free 1:1).

04 2 cups Milk (skim, 2%, or whole).

05 8 oz Smoked Gouda Cheese, shredded (about 2 cups).

06 3-4 tbsp Sauce from a can of Chipotle Chiles in Adobo.

07 1 tsp Garlic Powder.

08 1¼ tsp Kosher Salt (plus more to taste).

09 Freshly Ground Black Pepper.

10 2 oz Smoked Gouda, shredded (for topping, about ½ cup).

11 ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese.

12 Fresh Chopped Parsley (for garnish).

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.

Step 02

Arrange the sliced sweet potatoes in three tight, slanted rows within the prepared pan.

Step 03

To make the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth and gradually add milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens.

Step 04

Stir in the shredded smoked gouda, chipotle sauce, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Step 05

Pour the sauce evenly over the arranged sweet potatoes in the pan.

Step 06

Cover the pan with foil and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

Step 07

Remove the foil, sprinkle with the remaining shredded gouda and grated parmesan cheese, then broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 08

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

This creamy, smoky scalloped sweet potato dish is perfect for holiday gatherings.
Using chipotle sauce adds a hint of heat and a rich smoky flavor that complements the gouda cheese.
Broiling at the end ensures a bubbly, golden-brown cheesy topping.