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Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin – Creamy, Colorful, and Comforting

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Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin is a comforting, visually stunning side dish with layers of sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets, baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce and perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
  • 12 long sweet potatoes, peeled
  • 34 large parsnips, peeled
  • 35 small beets, peeled
  • 14 tablespoons heavy cream, divided
  • 4 ounces grated Parmesan, divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme, divided
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 ounce shredded Gruyere
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F. Grease a 3-quart baking dish with butter.
  2. Thinly slice sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets; place in separate bowls.
  3. Pour cream over vegetables (4 tbsp for sweet potatoes & parsnips, 2 tbsp for beets). Add Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper to each bowl.
  4. Layer bottom of dish with remaining cream and garlic; arrange vegetables upright in rows.
  5. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and remaining Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes until tender.
  6. Uncover, add Gruyere on top, bake 18–20 minutes until bubbly and brown.
  7. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Can be prepared ahead for easy entertaining.
  • Adjust cream and cheese quantities for richer or lighter gratin.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian
  • Diet: Vegetarian