Parsnip Gratin with Gruyere and Thyme
Ingredients
-
2¼ – 2½
lbs
Parsnips
-
1
medium
onion (yellow or white)
-
3
cups
heavy whipping cream
-
butter
for greasing pan
-
¼
tsp
fresh nutmeg (or ground)
-
¼
tsp
white pepper
-
1¼
tsp
kosher salt
-
1
Tbsp
fresh thyme
-
1
Tbsp
flour or rice flour
-
3
large cloves
garlic (minced)
-
6 – 8
ounces
grated gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Peel the parsnips and slice them thinly using a mandolin or a knife.
- Thinly slice the onion and grate the cheese.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Layer the parsnips and onion with ⅔ of the cheese and thyme, reserving some for the top.
- In a small pot, heat the heavy cream and whisk in salt, nutmeg, thyme, white pepper, flour, and garlic until it simmers.
- Pour the cream mixture over the layered vegetables, ensuring it coats everything.
- Top with the remaining cheese, thyme, and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
- Cover with foil and bake for 50-60 minutes until fork-tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it sit for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
524
Total fat
42.1g
Total carbohydrates
28.5g
Total protein
10.8g
Sodium
481.9mg
Cholesterol
128.1mg
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