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Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin

Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin for Cozy Holiday Gatherings

This Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin blends sweet potatoes, beets, and parsnips, offering a comforting dish for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter for greasing the baking dish
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes sliced
  • 2 cups Parsnips sliced
  • 2 cups Beets sliced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream divided
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or to taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Shredded Gruyère Cheese or Swiss cheese
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mandoline
  • 3-quart baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 3-quart baking dish with unsalted butter.
  2. Using a mandoline, slice the sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets into very thin rounds.
  3. Toss the sweet potato and parsnip slices with 4 tablespoons of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Layer the vegetables in the dish, starting with the sweet potatoes, followed by parsnips, then beets. Pour 1/4 cup of cream on the bottom and add minced garlic.
  5. Sprinkle the top with salt, pepper, and remaining Parmesan cheese, then cover with foil.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and add shredded Gruyère cheese; bake for an additional 18-20 minutes until golden.
  7. Allow to cool slightly and garnish with fresh thyme before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and serve immediately after baking for optimal texture.

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