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Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin

Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin for a Cozy Holiday Feast

A delicious and colorful Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin that brings comfort and joy during the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for greasing the baking dish
  • 1-2 large Sweet Potatoes about 1-2 long sweet potatoes
  • 3-4 large Parsnips peeled and trimmed
  • 3-5 small Beets peeled, note they might bleed into the cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream substitute with whole milk for a lighter option
  • 4 ounces Grated Parmesan Cheese for browning
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Minced Thyme feel free to double for garnish
  • 1 clove Garlic finely minced
  • 1 ounce Shredded Gruyère Cheese for a delightful crust
  • to taste Salt and Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • 3-quart baking dish
  • Mandoline

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 sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets using a mandoline.
  3. Toss sliced sweet potatoes and parsnips with 4 tablespoons of heavy cream and sliced beets with 2 tablespoons of cream.
  4. Add ½ ounce of grated Parmesan and 1 teaspoon of minced thyme to the sweet potatoes and parsnips.
  5. Pour ¼ cup of heavy cream into the baking dish, sprinkle with ½ ounce of Parmesan cheese and minced garlic.
  6. Layer sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets in the baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and remaining Parmesan cheese; cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Uncover and sprinkle with shredded Gruyère cheese; return to the oven for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, consider pre-assembling the gratin a day ahead. Watch closely during baking to achieve a golden crust without burning.

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