Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin, featuring layers of tender root vegetables and a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Parsnips
- Sweet potatoes (optional)
- Turnips (optional)
- Gruyère cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Fontina cheese (optional)
- Vegan cheese alternatives (optional)
- Heavy cream
- Half-and-half (optional)
- Almond milk (optional)
- Oat milk (optional)
- Cornstarch (optional)
- Butter
- Olive oil (optional)
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh rosemary
- Minced garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and thinly slice your root vegetables, aiming for slices about 1/8-inch thick.
- In a bowl, combine heavy cream (or your chosen substitute), minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs. Whisk until well mixed.
- Grease a baking dish with butter or olive oil. Begin layering the sliced root vegetables in the dish, alternating between the different types. Pour a little of the cream mixture over each layer.
- After a layer of vegetables, sprinkle a generous amount of cheese. Continue layering until all the vegetables and cream mixture are used, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the vegetables are tender.
- Once baked, let the gratin cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Choose fresh vegetables for better flavor. Experiment with different types of cheese for unique flavors. This dish can be prepared a day in advance and pairs well with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables.