Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin

Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin

A warm, creamy, and cheesy dish layered with sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets for a perfect holiday side.

Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 50 min | Total Time: 1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

• 1-2 sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3-4 parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3-5 small beets, peeled and thinly sliced
• 14 tbsp heavy cream
• 4 oz grated Parmesan, divided
• 1 oz shredded Gruyere
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter for greasing

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease baking dish with butter.
2. Toss each vegetable separately with cream, Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Layer veggies in baking dish alternating sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets.
4. Sprinkle garlic and remaining Parmesan on top, cover with foil.
5. Bake 30 min, uncover, add Gruyere, then bake 18–20 min until golden and tender.
6. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm.

Pro Tips

• Use mandoline for consistent thin slices.
• Substitute whole milk for lighter version.
• Reheat leftovers covered to keep creamy.

Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin

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• Author: carlosramirez
• Total Time: 70 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

A warm, creamy, and cheesy dish layered with sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets for a perfect holiday side.

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Ingredients

• 1-2 sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3-4 parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3-5 small beets, peeled and thinly sliced
• 14 tbsp heavy cream
• 4 oz grated Parmesan, divided
• 1 oz shredded Gruyere
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter for greasing

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease baking dish with butter.
2. Toss each vegetable separately with cream, Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Layer veggies in baking dish alternating sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets.
4. Sprinkle garlic and remaining Parmesan on top, cover with foil.
5. Bake for 30 minutes, uncover, add Gruyere, then bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and tender.
6. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm.

Notes

Use a mandoline for consistent thin slices. Substitute whole milk for a lighter version. Reheat leftovers covered to keep creamy.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American