In the culinary realm, "creamy potato parsnip gratin" stands as a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This classic gratin seamlessly weaves together velvety potatoes and sweet parsnips, enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce that beckons for indulgence. While numerous variations of this dish exist, each promising a unique gustatory experience, the essence remains the same: a comforting casserole that epitomizes culinary delight. In this article, we embark on a journey to uncover the secrets behind crafting the perfect creamy potato parsnip gratin, exploring the nuances of ingredient selection, preparation techniques, and oven mastery to unveil the recipe that will elevate your culinary repertoire to new heights.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY PARSNIP & MUSTARD GRATIN
This luxuriously creamy bake is the perfect partner to Sarah's veggie pie
Provided by Sarah Cook
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice enough parsnips thinly lengthways to cover the surface of a small ovenproof dish, then slice the rest thinly into rounds. Combine the milk, cream, stock, mustard and half the cheese in a large, lidded saucepan and bring to the boil. Add a good grating of nutmeg and some seasoning - the sweet parsnips can take a bit of salt - then tip in the parsnips. When the cream is simmering again, cover and cook for 6 mins.
- Using tongs, fish out the long slices of parsnip and set aside. Tip the rest into your dish, then arrange the long slices over the top. Scatter with the rest of the cheese and another grating of nutmeg. Can be chilled for up to 24 hrs.
- To serve, heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 and bake for 1 hr, then turn up to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and brown for 15 mins more - you can do this while the pie is resting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 0.75 milligram of sodium
PARSNIP GRATIN
Each recipe below is based on a given root, but feel free to mess around. Bake beets instead of celeriac; make creamy potato soup, braise carrots, braise parsnips and so on.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories side dish
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375.
- Put 2 or 3 cups of cream in a pot and heat until it's hot.
- Peel and slice 1 pound each of parsnips and potatoes, and grate 1 to 1 .5 cups Gruyere
- Layer the parsnips, potatoes and cheese in an ovenproof dish, sprinkling every other layer with salt, pepper and thyme.
- Pour in enough hot cream to come about 3/4 of the way up the vegetable layers.
- Cook in the oven, undisturbed, until the vegetables are tender and easily pierced with a fork, 45 to 50 minutes. The top should be nicely brown.
- Let stand for a few minutes, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 357 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
CREAMY AU GRATIN POTATOES
This is my husband's favorite dish, and he considers it a special occasion every time I make it. The creamy cheese sauce and the tender potatoes in this classic French dish combine to make a deliciously addictive experience. It's a great side dish with a roast pork loin or beef tenderloin. Add a green salad and French bread, and you have found the magic path to a man's heart. To avoid lumps in your sauce, add the milk just a little at a time as you stir the flour and butter. Experiment with different cheeses for variety.
Provided by CathyM
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a medium casserole dish.
- Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with the onion slices, and add the remaining potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. Pour cheese over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 683.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
POTATO AND PARSNIP GRATIN
The addition of parsnips is an elegant twist to this traditionally all-potato dish. Parboiling and drying the sliced parsnips and potatoes first will keep them from absorbing the sauce in the oven so the gratin stays creamy. Half-and-half is our dairy of choice for this dish-a combination of equal parts cream and whole milk that gives the sauce its body while keeping the saturated fat at just 3g per serving. Toss the vegetables gently with the sauce so the slices don't fall apart.
Provided by Karen Rankin
Time 1h
Yield Serves 12 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bring potato and parsnip slices to a boil in a large Dutch oven filled with water. Reduce heat, and simmer 6 minutes (slices should be slightly undercooked at the center). Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid; drain. Arrange potato and parsnip slices in a single layer on a baking sheet; cool.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high; stir in flour. Stir in reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid, half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in Gruyère cheese; cook 1 minute. Remove pan from heat. Add potato and parsnip slices, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and parsley; toss gently to combine. Spoon potato mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 307 mg, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g
PARSNIP POTATO GRATIN
Parsnips don't get much space in the produce section. But their subtle sweetness makes them worth the hunt.-Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Layer the potatoes, onions, parsnips and 3/4 cup cheese in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the flour, salt, pepper; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender and top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CREAMY PARSNIP POTATO GRATIN
Don't overlook parsnips the next time you are at the farmers market; these unassuming vegetables bring the flavor in this stunning parsnip potato gratin.
Provided by Tabor Barranti
Categories Holiday
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9x13 glass casserole dish using the avocado oil. Make sure the dish is completely coated in the oil.
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until small bubbles begin to form on the sides of the pan. Remove from the heat and add the garlic, salt, and white pepper. Set aside (off the heat) for the garlic to steep in the cream.
- Peel and slice the parsnips and potatoes in ⅛ inch thick rounds. Use a mandolin slicer to ensure even slices.
- Divide the potatoes and parsnips into three even piles. Layer the first third of the potato and parsnip rounds into the bottom of the 9x13 dish. Add ½ cup of the grated gruyere cheese in an even layer on top of the parsnip and potato rounds.
- Add the next third of the parsnip and potato rounds to the dish. Add the rest of the gruyere cheese in an even layer on top of the parsnips and potatoes.
- Add the last third of the parsnip and potato rounds to the dish. This layer will be visible.
- Pour the heavy cream mixture over the parsnips and potatoes. The amount of cream should come up to just under the last layer of parsnips and potatoes.
- Top with the parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes, or until the parsnips and potatoes are soft and the parmesan cheese on top becomes golden brown.
CREAMY POTATO-PARSNIP GRATIN
Categories Potato Vegetable Side Bake Casserole/Gratin Parsnip Fall Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange 1/3 of potatoes in even layer in dish. Top with bay leaves, then 1/2 of parsnips. Top with 1/3 of potatoes, remaining parsnips, then remaining potatoes, sprinkling each layer with salt and pepper. Pour cream and half and half over. Cover dish with foil. Bake until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Uncover and let stand at room temperature.)
- Bake gratin uncovered at 450°F until sauce bubbles thickly and top is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes; serve.
POTATO, LEEK AND PARSNIP GRATIN
I found this recipe from Kraft, this is a different type of Gratin using parsnips and leeks with the potato. Creamy and delicious, this is a great recipe for those cold winter nights.
Provided by Tisme
Categories Potato
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and garlic and cook 10 minutes or until softened.
- Whisk together thecream cheese and cream until smooth. Whisk in the stock, thyme and seasonings.
- Layer half the potato and parsnip into a greased 2½ litre capacity baking dish. Top with leek mixture. Pour over half the cream cheese mixture then top with remaining potato and parsnip. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and pour over remaining cream cheese mixture.
- Bake, covered, at 180°C for 50 minutes, then uncovered for a further 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.7, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 65.5, Sodium 281.8, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 7.8, Protein 11.5
PARSNIP, POTATO & ST GALL CHEESE GRATIN
St Gall is one of the best Irish cheeses to cook with, but it will also sit happily alongside a few other varieties on a cheese board
Provided by Richard Corrigan
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Use a Japanese mandolin or sharp knife to slice the parsnips and potatoes very thinly. Layer the parsnips and potatoes in a shallow gratin dish, sprinkling some cheese and onion and a little drizzle of the cream over each layer, seasoning with salt and pepper as you go. The top layer should be potatoes and parsnips with a final sprinkling of cheese and drizzling of cream.
- Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 2 hrs, alongside the pork. Remove the foil and continue to bake for 20 mins until golden. For a really golden brown top, finish under a hot grill if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 803 calories, Fat 58 grams fat, SaturatedFat 37 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 0.64 milligram of sodium
POTATO-PARSNIP GRATIN
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories side dish
Time 1h10m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Layer the onion in a deep pie plate. Layer half the potatoes over the onions and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste. Top with the parsnips and the remaining potatoes. Sprinkle with the remaining salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of thyme.
- Combine the chicken broth and cider and pour over the potatoes. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 30 minutes more, basting. Sprinkle with the parsley and the remaining thyme and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 925 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
CARROT, PARSNIP AND POTATO GRATIN
Thanks to a challenge in the TOH online community a few years back, my husband and I tried parsnips and discovered that we liked them! In fact, I started growing them in my garden and have been trying new things with them, including this recipe. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake until the vegetables are tender, 40-45 minutes. Uncover and bake until cream has thickened and is beginning to turn golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use a food processor to thinly slice the potatoes and parsnips.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half. However, the gratin will be less creamy and rich.
- To make the gratin ahead of time, assemble it and bake it for 30 minutes. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it for up to 2 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the gratin in a 350°F oven for 30-40 minutes, or until it's heated through.
- Garnish the gratin with fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, before serving.
Conclusion:
This creamy potato parsnip gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and parsnips. So next time you're looking for a tasty and comforting side dish, give this gratin a try. You won't be disappointed!
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