Creamy Salmon & Sweet Potato Bake

Tender slices of sweet potato, creamy garlic sauce, and flaky salmon bake into a golden, cozy holiday gratin.

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Creamy Salmon & Sweet Potato Bake

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Serves:

6 as a side

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45-60 mins

Rest:

10 mins

Creamy Salmon & Sweet Potato Bake

Ingredients

1 (5 oz) can Safe Catch Wild Pacific Pink Salmon, Do Not Drain
3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1½ lb), peeled and sliced ⅛-inch thin
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup whole milk
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup grated Parmesan
½ cup shredded mozzarella
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp additional fresh thyme leaves, optional, for garnish
1 tbsp butter, for the baking dish
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Tools you'll need

Oven
8-inch square 2-quart baking dish
Mandoline with guard or sharp knife
Measuring cup
Whisk
Foil
Instant-read thermometer.

Instructions

Heat oven to 375°F. Butter an 8-inch square 2-quart baking dish. Whisk heavy cream, milk, garlic, thyme, and a little salt and pepper. Keep potato slices uniformly ⅛ inch thick so they cook evenly.
Arrange half the sweet potato slices in overlapping layers. Open salmon: Do Not Drain. Flake to incorporate all natural juices. Distribute evenly over the potatoes, then add the remaining potato slices.
Pour the cream mixture evenly over the layers, pressing gently so it runs between the slices. Reserve Parmesan and mozzarella for the uncovered baking stage.
Cover tightly with foil and bake 30–40 minutes, until a knife enters the center layers with little resistance. Uncover, sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella, and bake 15–20 minutes more until golden, the potatoes are fully tender, and the center reaches 165°F. Extend covered cooking if the potatoes remain firm; time depends on slice thickness and dish depth.
Rest 10 minutes to allow the sauce to settle before serving.

SERVING SUGGESTION

Garnish with the optional extra thyme and serve as six side portions. This formula is intended as a gratin side, rather than six salmon-centered main courses.