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Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin

Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin: A Comforting Holiday Delight

Celebrate the festive season with this Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin, featuring sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets for a deliciously comforting side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Coats the baking dish to prevent sticking
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with butternut squash
  • 2 cups Parsnips Can substitute with carrots
  • 2 cups Beets Can skip or replace with turnips
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whole milk can be used, less creamy
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Minced Thyme Dried thyme works in a pinch
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Can substitute with garlic powder
  • 1 cup Shredded Gruyère Other melting cheeses like Mozzarella work
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to taste

Equipment

  • 3-quart baking dish
  • Mandoline or sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400˚F (200˚C) and grease a 3-quart baking dish with unsalted butter.
  2. Thinly slice the sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets into about 1/8 inch thick rounds. Set aside in separate bowls.
  3. In each bowl, mix the sliced vegetables with heavy cream, grated Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Layer the vegetables in the baking dish, alternating colors for an eye-catching effect.
  5. Pour the remaining cream mixture over the layered vegetables and sprinkle with minced garlic and more grated Parmesan.
  6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil, sprinkle with shredded Gruyère, and bake for an additional 18-20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all vegetable slices are even for proper cooking. You can prepare the gratin a day in advance for convenience.

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