Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 5-Star Comfort
Author:Lisa
Prep Time:13 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:43 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Side Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups potatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup parsnips, thinly sliced
1 cup turnips, thinly sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cups heavy cream
1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Gruyère, or your choice)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
2 tablespoons butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
Wash, peel, and thinly slice the potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and turnips. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
In the greased baking dish, layer the sliced vegetables, starting with potatoes, followed by carrots, parsnips, turnips, and onions. Repeat until all vegetables are used.
Sprinkle salt, pepper, and thyme over the layered vegetables.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream and minced garlic. Heat until warm, then stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the layered vegetables, ensuring all are well-coated.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top for added flavor and a crunchy texture.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Once out of the oven, let the gratin cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. This helps the layers set for easier slicing.