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Cheesy Root Veggie Gratin

Layered root vegetables baked in a creamy cheese sauce until tender and golden, perfect for winter and holidays.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetable Layers
  • 2 potatoes thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots thinly sliced
  • 2 parsnips thinly sliced
  • 1 sweet potato thinly sliced
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups cheese grated Gruyère or cheddar
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and butter a baking dish.
  2. Slice all vegetables evenly.
  3. Warm cream with garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Layer vegetables in the dish.
  5. Pour cream mixture over vegetables.
  6. Top with cheese and cover with foil.
  7. Bake covered, then uncovered until golden.

Notes

Let gratin rest before slicing for best texture.