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Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin

Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin

Delight in this Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin, featuring a creamy blend of root vegetables, cheeses, and herbs for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 265
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for greasing the baking dish
  • 1-2 long sweet potatoes peeled, about 2 inches thick
  • 3-4 large parsnips ends trimmed and peeled
  • 3-5 small beets peeled
  • 14 tablespoons heavy cream divided
  • 4 ounces grated Parmesan divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme divided plus more for garnish
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 ounce shredded gruyere
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease a baking dish with the unsalted butter.
  3. Slice the sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets into thin rounds.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, half of the grated Parmesan, half of the minced thyme, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. Layer the sliced root vegetables in the greased baking dish.
  6. Pour the cream mixture over the layered vegetables.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan and shredded gruyere on top.
  8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the vegetables are tender.
  10. Garnish with additional fresh thyme before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 9gFat: 17g

Notes

Feel free to swap in different root vegetables or add cooked bacon for a smoky kick. This dish is perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or special occasions.

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