Best 8 Herby Root Vegetable Gratin Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delightful Herby Root Vegetable Gratin. This comforting dish combines the earthy sweetness of root vegetables, the aromatic essence of fresh herbs, and the creamy richness of a velvety sauce. Roasted to perfection, the medley of vegetables, including carrots, parsnips, and turnips, caramelizes beautifully, creating a medley of textures and flavors. Layered with a creamy sauce infused with a blend of herbs, this gratin is a delightful symphony of flavors. Served with a crispy breadcrumb topping, this dish is an explosion of textures and a perfect accompaniment to any meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY ROOT VEGETABLE GRATIN



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This beautiful Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin is as beautiful as it is tasty. Sweet Potatoes, beets, and parsnips with cream and garlic baked to perfection. We love this side dish for special occasions like Thanksgiving.

Provided by Teri & Jenny

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
1-2 long sweet potatoes (about 2 inches thick), peeled
3-4 large parsnips, ends trimmed and peeled
3-5 small beets, peeled
14 tablespoons heavy cream, divided ((whole milk is fine, but mixture won't thicken as much or be as creamy))
4 ounces grated Parmesan, divided
1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme, divided (plus more for garnish)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 ounce shredded gruyere
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F. Grease a 3 quart baking dish with butter.
  • Slice sweet potato, parsnips and beets into very thin rounds (using a mandoline is easiest) and transfer each vegetable to its own bowl.
  • Pour 4 tablespoons cream over each sweet potatoes and parsnips, and 2 tablespoons cream over beets. Top each bowl of sliced vegetables with ½ ounce grated Parmesan and 1 teaspoon minced thyme. Season each bowl generously with salt and pepper and toss together until all vegetable slices are well coated.
  • Pour remaining 1/4 cup cream into the bottom of a 3 quart (oval) baking dish and sprinkle with ½ ounce of Parmesan and minced garlic.
  • Grab a stack of sweet potatoes and line them standing up on a bias, at the top of the baking dish. Follow the sweet potato with a row of parsnips, followed by a row of beets. Repeat with the remaining sweet potatoes, parsnips and beets, creating 6 rows of root vegetables.
  • Season top of gratin with salt, pepper and sprinkle of remaining Parmesan.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  • Uncover gratin and top with shredded gruyere.
  • Place gratin back into oven, uncovered, and continue to bake for an additional 18 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender, cheese has melted and the top has lightly browned.
  • Finish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 292 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ROOT VEGETABLE GRATIN



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Good olive oil
1 1/2 cups sliced yellow onion (1 large)
2 cups (1/4-inch-sliced) fennel, top and core removed
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 pound celery root, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 cups grated Gruyère cheese (6 ounces with rind)
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs, crusts removed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13-by-10-by-2 1/2-inch oval baking dish.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat, add the onion and fennel, and cook for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned and tender. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, sweet potatoes, celery root, Yukon Gold potatoes, cream, chicken stock, Gruyere, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press lightly so the vegetables lie flat all the way to the edge. Combine the bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons of olive oil and distribute evenly on top. Bake uncovered for 1 1/2 hours, until the vegetables are very tender when tested with a small knife and the top is browned and bubbly. Allow to set for 15 minutes and serve hot.

ROOT VEGETABLE GRATIN



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When I travel, I bring a stack of food magazines to read for inspiration. On a particular cross-country flight, I was prepping for a new season of my TV show and saw a recipe for a parsnip gratin. I thought, "Well, parsnips are root vegetables. I love root vegetables in general. What if I just do a bunch of root vegetables all together in a gratin?" A few days later, I was basking in the creamy, cheesy glory of my latest creation. You'll do the same. You can slice your root vegetables with a knife, but I recommend using my favorite kitchen utensil, the mandoline, and then taking care to spread the thin slices evenly. This dish transforms a quartet of ordinary roasted root vegetables that might not otherwise cohabit the same baking dish into old-fashioned, crowd-pleasing comfort food. Later, you can ask, "When was the last time anyone asked for more parsnips?"

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled
1 large golden beet (about 1 pound), peeled
1 large fennel bulb (about 12 ounces), trimmed
2 large parsnips (about 10 ounces), peeled
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese (6 ounces)
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, cut the potatoes, beet, fennel and parsnips into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Toss together the vegetable slices, salt, and 3/4 cup of the cream in a large bowl.
  • 2. Spread half of the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Top with 1 cup of the Parmesan. Top evenly with the remaining vegetable mixture. Pour the remaining 3/4 cup cream over the vegetables, and top with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  • 3. Uncover and bake until the vegetables are tender and the cheese is golden brown, another 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool for 15 minutes before serving with some black pepper ground over the top.

HERBY ROOT VEGETABLE GRATIN



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Layer thinly sliced potato, swede and parsnip then bake with a cream, garlic and Parmesan sauce for a decadent side dish

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

25g butter , plus extra for greasing
1 onion , thinly sliced
425ml double cream
300ml milk
1kg potato , thinly sliced
350g swede , thinly sliced
350g parsnip , thinly sliced
small bunch parsley
2 tbsp thyme leaf
1 garlic clove , crushed
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated
3 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Melt half the butter in a large saucepan, add the onion and cook until soft. Pour in the cream and milk, and add lots of seasoning. Add the sliced vegetables and gently simmer for 10 mins until the potatoes start to soften.
  • Meanwhile, blend the herbs, garlic, most of the Parmesan and some seasoning in a food processor. Add the oil and blend again to form a paste.
  • Tip a third of the creamy veg into a buttered baking dish, dollop over half the herb mix and spread out a little. Top with another third of the veg, followed by the remaining herb mix, then the rest of the vegetables. Dot the surface with the remaining butter and scatter over the reserved Parmesan. Bake for 1-1½ hrs until bubbling and golden, covering with foil for the final 30 mins if it's becoming too brown. Leave to rest for 10-15 mins before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Fat 39 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

CHEF JOHN'S ROOT VEGETABLE GRATIN



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I cheated and added some potatoes to mellow things out, but this is still a very delicious and enjoyable way to eat root veggies.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/8-inch thick with peel
1 turnip, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick
1 rutabaga, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick
1 small celery root, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick
1 parsnip, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick
salt, to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the vegetables, and cook uncovered for 3 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the vegetables are cold, drain well, and set aside.
  • Cook garlic and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until garlic starts sizzling, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, thyme, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper; cook until mixture begins to simmer, about 5 minutes.
  • Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil and spread vegetables evenly over the oil.
  • Pour broth and cream mixture over vegetables and top with half of the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  • Cover baking dish loosely with aluminum foil, place on a baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
  • Remove baking dish from the oven and top with remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake uncovered until vegetables are browned, bubbling, and tender, about an additional 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 448.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

ROOT VEGETABLE GRATIN



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Categories     Dairy     Potato     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Broil     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Casserole/Gratin     Root Vegetable     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb parsnips (about 4 medium)
1 medium celery root (sometimes called celeriac; 3/4 lb total)
1 lb sweet potatoes
1 1/2 lb russet (baking) potatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Special Equipment
an adjustable-blade slicer; a 3-quart gratin or other shallow flameproof baking dish (not glass; 13 by 9 inches)

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Peel parsnips and cut crosswise into 3-inch lengths with a knife, then cut lengthwise around core into 1/8-inch-thick slices with slicer (discard core). Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Peel celery root and all potatoes (prepare russet potatoes last to avoid discoloration) and halve lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices with slicer. Add to parsnips along with salt, garlic, pepper, nutmeg, broth, and 1 3/4 cups cream, tossing to combine. Transfer to gratin dish, spreading evenly.
  • Cut out a piece of parchment or wax paper to fit just inside gratin dish, then butter 1 side of parchment. Cover vegetables directly with parchment, buttered side down, then put dish in a shallow baking pan (to catch any drips). Bake until gratin is bubbling all over and vegetables are tender when pierced with a knife, about 50 minutes. Discard parchment.
  • Just before serving, preheat broiler. Drizzle top of gratin with remaining 2 tablespoons cream and broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

GRATIN OF CARROTS & ROOT VEGETABLES



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Serve as a tasty side for your favourite meat dish or as an impressive vegetarian main.

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Vegetable

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

500g waxy potatoes (we used Desirée), sliced wafer thin
1 small parsnip , sliced wafer thin
3 plump garlic cloves , thinly sliced
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
284ml carton double cream
150ml full-fat milk
350g carrots , sliced wafer thin
50g parmesan , grated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4/fan 160C and butter a shallow ovenproof dish. Layer the potatoes, then the parsnip in the bottom of the dish with two of the sliced garlic cloves and sprinkle over a little salt and half the rosemary. It's best to keep the potatoes buried under the other vegetables because they go black if they are on top of the gratin.
  • Pour the cream and milk into a large saucepan, add the rest of the rosemary and garlic, the carrots and a little seasoning. Bring to the boil, then turn the heat to the lowest it will go and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Pour the carrots and cream over the other vegetables, and spread the carrots out. Sprinkle over the parmesan, cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake a further 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

EASY ROOT VEGETABLE GRATIN



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This is a great fall recipe.

Provided by Dave

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ pounds baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 pound celery root, peeled and cut into thin slices
1 pound parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅔ cup heavy whipping cream, warmed
6 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Combine chicken broth and butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish; place dish in oven to melt butter while oven preheats.
  • Toss baking potatoes, sweet potatoes, celery root, parsnips, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Pour into prepared baking dish and stir to coat vegetables with broth mixture. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Roast vegetables in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover the baking dish and discard aluminum foil. Pour heavy whipping cream over vegetables and sprinkle Gruyere cheese over the top. Continue baking until vegetables are tender and cheese is melted and golden, about 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 424.8 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right vegetables: Use firm, root vegetables that will hold their shape when cooked, such as potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and turnips.
  • Slice the vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth will add flavor to the gratin, so use a broth that you enjoy the taste of. You can use vegetable broth, chicken broth, or beef broth.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables should be tender but still have a slight bite to them.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese will be the main flavor of the gratin, so use a cheese that you love. You can use cheddar cheese, Gruyère cheese, or Parmesan cheese.
  • Broil the gratin until golden brown: This will give the gratin a delicious, crispy top.

Conclusion:

Herby root vegetable gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it is also a healthy and flavorful dish. So next time you are looking for a new side dish to try, give this herby root vegetable gratin a try. You won't be disappointed!

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