Tajín Seasoned Pistachio Sweet Potato Gratin

A creamy, spiced sweet potato gratin layered with crisp fried shallots and finished with Tajín-seasoned pistachios for a bright, crunchy topper.

Why You'll Love Tajín Seasoned Pistachio Sweet Potato Gratin ❤️

This gratin takes everything comforting about creamy sweet potatoes and elevates it with brightness, spice, and crunch. The cheese sauce melts into every layer, while the Tajín-seasoned pistachios bring a pop of citrusy heat that keeps each bite from feeling heavy. Fried shallots add deep, savory sweetness and crisp texture for a true holiday showstopper. It is familiar but surprising, rich but balanced - the kind of side dish people remember long after the meal.

Tips and Tricks

• Mandoline ensures even cooking.
• Let the gratin rest to set the layers.
• Taste the cheese sauce before assembling.

Variations

• Swap Tajín for Aleppo pepper for milder heat.
• Use smoked cheddar for deeper flavor.

Substitutions

• Yams can replace sweet potatoes - sweeter result.
• Half-and-half can replace cream - lighter texture.

Best served with

• Roasted turkey
• Venison holiday roast
• Crisp green salad

How to Store Leftovers

Refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat at 300°F until warmed through.

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A creamy, spiced sweet potato gratin layered with crisp fried shallots and finished with Tajín-seasoned pistachios for a bright, crunchy topper.

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Prep Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Holiday, Side Dish

Cuisine: Californian, Seasonal

Calories: 488

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and sliced ⅛ inch thick on a mandoline
• kosher salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme roughly chopped
• 4 oz Parmesan cheese shredded
• 4 oz Gruyère cheese freshly grated
• 4 oz Sharp Cheddar cheese freshly grated
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 shallots thinly sliced
• ½ bag Pistachios Setton Farms Tajín Seasoned Pistachios
• 2 oz Parmesan freshly grated
• ¼ cup chives thinly sliced
• Avocado oil

Equipment

• Mandoline
• Cast iron skillet or baking dish
• Medium saucepan
• Small saucepan
• Food processor
• Foil
• Oven

Method

 

Fry the Shallots

1. Preheat the oven to 375F and lightly grease a cast iron skillet or baking dish.
2. In a small saucepan, add 3 inches avocado oil over medium heat. Once hot (350-375F), add shallots and fry until just turning golden. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season immediately with kosher salt.
3. Set aside.

Make the Cheese Sauce

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (~1 minute).
3. Add milk, cream, thyme, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Reduce heat to low and cook 10-12 minutes to reduce.
5. Remove from heat and stir in Gruyère and cheddar until smooth.
6. Season to taste.

Assemble

1. Sprinkle ⅔ of the fried shallots in an even layer in the baking dish.
2. Add ⅓ of the cheese sauce.
3. Add a layer of sweet potatoes.
4. Add remaining shallots and another ⅓ of the cheese sauce.
5. Add remaining sweet potatoes and top with remaining cheese sauce.
6. Tap the dish gently to settle the sauce.
7. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.

Finish

1. Remove foil and bake uncovered 15 minutes.
2. Pulse half a bag of Setton Farms Tajín Seasoned Pistachios in a food processor until coarse.
3. Sprinkle pistachios over the gratin, followed by the grated Parmesan.
4. Return to the oven for 5 minutes or broil briefly until golden.
5. Rest 10 minutes before serving.
6. Garnish with chives.

To Plate

1. Scoop directly from the dish or slice into portions. Finish with chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 6gCalories: 488kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 19gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 714mgPotassium: 652mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 22614IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 575mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftover sweet potato slices can be fried in the shallot oil for quick sweet potato chips.

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