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Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin

Decadent Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin for Cozy Nights

This Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin transforms humble ingredients into a showstopper, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 portions
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 3-quart oval baking dish
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • mixing bowls
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter for greasing the baking dish
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes sliced
  • 1 cup parsnips sliced
  • 1 cup beets sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream divided
  • ½ ounce Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh minced thyme
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup shredded gruyère for topping
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Optional Topping

  • to taste additional fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 3-quart oval baking dish with softened unsalted butter.
  • Slice the sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets into very thin rounds.
  • Pour 4 tablespoons of heavy cream over the sweet potatoes and parsnips, and 2 tablespoons over the beets. Add ½ ounce of grated Parmesan and 1 teaspoon of thyme to each bowl, season, and toss.
  • Pour the remaining ¼ cup of cream into the baking dish, sprinkle with ½ ounce of grated Parmesan, and distribute the minced garlic.
  • Layer the vegetables starting with sweet potatoes, then parsnips, and beets. Repeat until all vegetables are used, season the top layer, and add remaining Parmesan.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Remove foil, sprinkle the top with gruyère cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve warm.

Notes

Slice the vegetables evenly and layer them vertically for best presentation and cooking results. You can prepare the dish a day in advance and refrigerate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin, comfort food, Fall Recipes, gathering food, satisfying meals, vegetable gratin
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