Easy Root Vegetable Gratin

Name: Easy Root Vegetable Gratin
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/4 c. heavy cream, divided; 3 large parsnips (about 1 pound), peeled and thinly sliced diagonally; 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and thinly sliced; 2 large carrots (about 1/2 pound), peeled and thinly sliced diagonally; 2 large beets (about 3/4 pound), peeled and thinly sliced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 1/2 cup); 2 cloves garlic, pressed

This simple mix of autumn veggies makes a no-nonsense holiday side.

By Lyda Jones BurnettePublished: Oct 2, 2022

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

It doesn't take much to make root veggies taste amazing, when they're in season. Take this event-worthy side dish. Coat a variety of evenly sliced roots in plenty of cream, butter, and cheese, then let it cook through until everything becomes tender, and you've got a side dish so good it may upstage the main course.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups heavy cream, divided
3 large parsnips (about 1 pound), peeled and thinly sliced diagonally
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and thinly sliced
2 large carrots (about 1/2 pound), peeled and thinly sliced diagonally
2 large beets (about 3/4 pound), peeled and thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, pressed

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a 3-quart baking dish. Pour 1/4 cup cream in dish.
2. Step 2Layer parsnips, sweet potatoes, carrots, and beets in prepared dish. Season with salt and pepper. Top with cheese. Stir together garlic and remaining 1 cup cream in a bowl; pour over vegetables. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
3. Step 3Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, and bake until vegetables are tender and golden brown, 14 to 17 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.