Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin

Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin is a visually stunning and delicious dish made with root vegetables such as sweet potatoes, beets, and parsnips, baked with cream, garlic, and cheese. This dish offers a rich flavor profile where the savory and salty cheese complements the subtly sweet and earthy flavors of the vegetables, making it a highlight on any Thanksgiving or holiday table.

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• Sweet potatoes

• Beets

• Parsnips

• Heavy cream

• Garlic

• Parmesan cheese

• Gruyère cheese

• Thyme

• Salt

• Black pepper

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven and grease a baking dish with butter.

2. Slice the sweet potatoes, beets, and parsnips into thin rounds (using a mandoline for even thickness is recommended).

3. Place each type of vegetable in its own bowl, pour heavy cream over them, add grated Parmesan cheese and minced thyme, season generously with salt and black pepper, and toss until all vegetable slices are well coated.

4. Pour the remaining heavy cream into the greased baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan and minced garlic.

5. Arrange the vegetable slices in the baking dish in 6 rows, alternating between sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets.

6. Season the top of the gratin with salt, black pepper, and a sprinkle of remaining Parmesan.

7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until the vegetables are soft.

8. Uncover the gratin, sprinkle with shredded Gruyère cheese, and continue baking until the vegetables are fork-tender, the cheese has melted, and the top has lightly browned.

9. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves before serving.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• The aluminum foil should be tightly wrapped around the baking dish to allow the dish to steam a little and for the vegetables to get tender before uncovering it.

• Wear gloves when handling beets to prevent them from staining your hands.

• Keeping the slices as uniform in thickness as possible will greatly help ensure even cooking throughout the gratin.

• Using a mandoline will not only ensure even thickness but will also reduce prep time.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• This dish is not only delicious but also provides ample heat and nutrition during the cold winter months, making it a perfect side dish for holidays or family gatherings.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL

• Sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates, aiding in digestion and maintaining stable blood sugar levels.

• Beets contain nitrates, which help lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health.

• Parsnips are high in vitamin C and minerals, boosting immunity.

• Cheese is a good source of high-quality protein and calcium, contributing to bone health.