Sweet Potato Gratin

I know in some part these are fighting words but I HATE Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows. It is so sickeningly sweet that it is more dessert than side dish. If you must make it, please put it out with the pie, because marshmallows and gravy should not share a plate. When you try this slightly spicy sweet potato gratin I think you will agree its worthy enough to sit next to the tastiest of bird.

Sweet Potato Gratin
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
½ to 1 tablespoon chipotle chile puree*
4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
A few good shakes of Garlic powder
Pinch of Nutmeg
¼ tsp cinnamon
Butter
Salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Butter the bottom of a 10-inch square baking dish. Whisk together cream, garlic powder, chipotle puree, cinnamon and nutmeg. Arrange an even layer of potatoes
on the bottom of the dish. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of cream mixture over potatoes, season with salt and pepper.

Repeat procedure, pressing down the gratin until totally submerged in cream mixture. Bake for an hour or when potatoes are tender.

*puree a can of chipotle chiles in adobo in food processor.