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Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin

Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin That Will Warm Your Heart

A delightful Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin perfect for holiday gatherings, blending sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets in creamy richness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for greasing the baking dish
  • 3 cups Sweet Potatoes sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 cups Parsnips sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 cups Beets sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or whole milk for a lighter version
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan for coating and topping
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Minced Thyme or dried thyme if fresh is unavailable
  • 2 cloves Garlic Clove minced, or powdered garlic
  • 1 cup Shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese as an alternative
  • to taste Salt essential seasoning
  • to taste Pepper essential seasoning

Equipment

  • 3-quart baking dish
  • mandoline
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 3-quart baking dish with unsalted butter.
  2. Slice the sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets into very thin rounds (about 1/8 inch thick).
  3. Coat the sweet potato and parsnip slices in separate bowls with heavy cream, Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the remaining heavy cream into the bottom of the baking dish, and mix in grated Parmesan and minced garlic.
  5. Layer the sliced vegetables in the dish, alternating between sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets.
  6. Season the top with salt and pepper, and sprinkle remaining Parmesan over it. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Uncover and sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese on top, then bake uncovered for another 18-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, and garnish with fresh thyme before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Can be prepared in advance. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat at 350°F (175°C).

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