Description
Thanksgiving Rutabaga and Parsnip Gratin is a heartwarming side dish that transforms earthy rutabagas and sweet parsnips into a creamy, cheesy delight. Baked until golden brown, this gratin adds a touch of comfort to your holiday table, making it an irresistible choice for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering. With its effortless preparation and crowd-pleasing flavors, this dish is bound to impress your guests and have them coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rutabaga, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ? tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter.
- Thinly slice the rutabaga and parsnips into rounds about ? inch thick.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced vegetables with minced garlic, heavy cream, half the cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well coated.
- Layer half of the vegetable mixture in the greased baking dish. Sprinkle some cheese on top, add the remaining vegetable mixture, and finish with another layer of cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg