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Cheesy Root Veggie Gratin: Comfort Food Awaits You!

This Cheesy Root Veggie Gratin is a vibrant medley of sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets in lush cream that warms the heart.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 3 cups Sweet Potatoes slice thinly for even cooking
  • 3 cups Parsnips ensure they are thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Beets handle with care to avoid staining
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream whole milk can serve as a substitute
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated for best melt
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese melts beautifully
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme use sparingly
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely minced
  • to taste pinch Salt season generously
  • to taste pinch Pepper season generously
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Extra Gruyere Cheese sprinkle on top before baking
  • to taste Chopped Fresh Herbs parsley or thyme for garnish

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mandoline
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 3-quart baking dish with softened butter.
  2. Thinly slice the sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets, keeping them in separate bowls.
  3. In three bowls, mix 4 tablespoons of cream with the sweet potatoes and parsnips, and 2 tablespoons with the beets. Add Parmesan and thyme, then season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the remaining ¼ cup of cream and minced garlic in the bottom of the greased dish, spreading evenly.
  5. Layer the vegetables in rows, alternating sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets.
  6. Season the top with salt and pepper, add remaining Parmesan, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for about 30 minutes.
  7. Uncover, add Gruyere cheese, and bake for another 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cool, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Slice vegetables uniformly for even cooking and don't overcrowd the dish. Season generously at each stage for the best flavor.

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