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Cheesy Root Vegetable

Creamy Cheesy Root Vegetable Delight for Cozy Gatherings

This Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin combines vibrant root vegetables and creamy cheese for a delicious side dish perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for greasing the baking dish
  • 3 cups Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 cups Parsnips
  • 2 cups Beets lightly coat in cream to avoid color bleeding
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream essential for creamy texture
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese for layering and flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or dried thyme, adjust quantity
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Shredded Gruyère or mozzarella as alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Ingredients
  • to taste Toppings such as breadcrumbs or additional cheese
  • to taste Seasonal Variations like carrots or turnips

Equipment

  • 3-quart baking dish
  • Mandoline slicer 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 softened unsalted butter.
  2. Slice sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets into thin, even rounds using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife.
  3. Toss sliced sweet potatoes and parsnips with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Pour a thin layer of heavy cream mixed with minced garlic and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese into the greased baking dish.
  5. Layer sliced vegetables upright in the dish, starting with sweet potatoes, followed by parsnips, then beets, and repeat until all vegetables are used.
  6. Sprinkle the top layer with salt, pepper, and any remaining Parmesan cheese.
  7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving and allow to cool slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an extra crunchy finish, consider adding breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan on top before the final bake.

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