Best 6 Parsnip Potato Gratin Recipes

Parsnip potato gratin is a delectable dish that combines the earthy sweetness of parsnips with the hearty goodness of potatoes, all bound together by a creamy, flavorful sauce. This classic French dish can be a delightful main course or a delightful side dish. With its creamy texture, golden-brown crust, and tantalizing aromas, parsnip potato gratin is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. In this article, we will explore the best recipes for this mouthwatering dish, providing detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect gratin every time.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PARSNIP POTATO GRATIN

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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

Ingredients

4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
4 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 large parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups heavy whipping cream

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.

CARROT, PARSNIP AND POTATO GRATIN

Carrot, Parsnip and Potato Gratin image

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

Ingredients

1 pound medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 pound medium parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small onion, halved and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

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.

POTATO AND PARSNIP GRATIN

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Despite their unique and delicious flavor and fun-to-pronounce name, parsnips have really never caught on. We're going to hide them in a potato gratin and our friends and family will enjoy them without even knowing it! This is great as a brunch or breakfast potato side dish.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Side Dish Vegetables

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
2 parsnips, peeled
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter, melted
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, divided
2 ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
¾ cup creme fraiche, divided
1 cup chicken broth
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

Place potatoes and parsnips in a bowl of cold water.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place garlic and melted butter into a 2-quart baking dish; brush garlic and butter all over the inside of the dish.
Slice potatoes very thin using a mandoline slicer.
Layer 1/3 potato slices into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle a few thyme leaves onto potato slices and a light dusting of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Spoon about 3 tablespoons creme fraiche over cheese.
Thinly slice parsnips using a vegetable peeler; arrange 1/2 the parsnip slices in an even layer over the creme fraiche and season with salt and black pepper. Repeat potato and parsnip layering process: 1/3 potato slices, salt and black pepper, thyme, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, creme fraiche, and remaining 1/2 parsnip slices. Dust with salt. Arrange last 1/3 potato slices on top and season with salt.
Pour chicken broth over potato-parsnip layers about 3 tablespoons at a time. Shake dish gently to eliminate air bubbles. Gently spread remaining 2 tablespoons creme fraiche over the potatoes. Sprinkle cayenne and remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the top.
Bake in the center of the preheated oven until gratin is browned and a knife pierces layers easily, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 358 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

POTATO-PARSNIP GRATIN

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories side dish

Time 1h10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium onion, peeled and diced
3 medium baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 small parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/2 cup apple cider
2 teaspoons chopped Italian parsley

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

GRATIN OF SWEET POTATO, PARSNIP & GRUYERE CHEESE

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Categories Cheese Vegetable Potato Side Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 Garlic head
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2-1/2 cups Whipping Cream
2 teaspoons Rosemary, chopped
2 teaspoons Thyme
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/4" thick rounds
1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/4" thick strips
2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded (can use Parmesan or Romano)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 13x9x2" glass baking dish. Spray generously.
Cut 1/2" off the garlic head, so that all of the cloves are exposed. Drizzle with a little olive and place in a garlic baker. Roast the garlic in the oven for 25 minutes, or until the cloves are tender and golden brown. Remove the garlic head from the baker and squeeze all of the cloves out. Mash/chop the cloves on a cutting board with the back of your knife.
In a medium size bowl, whisk together the cream, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper to blend.
Place half of the potatoes and parsnips in prepared baking dish, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese. Top with second layer of potatoes and parsnips. Pour cream mixture over potatoes and parsnips in dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover gratin with foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray and bake 1 hour. Uncover and bake until top is golden brown and potatoes and parsnips are tender, about 45 minutes longer. Let gratin cool 10 minutes before serving.

CREAMY POTATO-PARSNIP GRATIN

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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

Ingredients

2 1/3 pounds unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed, cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
4 Turkish bay leaves
1 2/3 pounds large parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
2 cups whipping cream
2 cups half and half

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.

Tips:

Use a variety of root vegetables: Feel free to experiment with different root vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, turnips, or rutabagas, in addition to parsnips and potatoes. This will add flavor and visual interest to your gratin.
Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables should be tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooking will make them mushy.
Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the main ingredients in gratin, so it's important to use a good quality variety. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese will give you the best flavor.
Add some herbs or spices: For an extra layer of flavor, add some fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, or some spices, such as nutmeg or paprika, to the gratin before baking.
Serve with a green salad: Gratin is a rich and hearty dish, so it's best to serve it with a light and refreshing green salad on the side.

Conclusion:

Parsnip potato gratin is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and tender vegetables, gratin is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.