Blue Cheese and Turnip Vegetable Gratin
Blue Cheese and Turnip Vegetable Gratin layers tender turnips, leeks, squash, mushrooms, and carrots in a creamy, herb-scented base. Tangy blue cheese and nutty Gruyere melt into the vegetables, creating a rich, balanced bite with hints of thyme and rosemary. Serve it as a cozy side for a fall dinner or a satisfying vegetarian main with a crisp salad.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Blue Cheese and Turnip Vegetable Gratin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 2 quart casserole dish, rub it with one of the garlic cloves, and sprinkle with a little salt. Set aside.
- 2
Warm the half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the thyme, bay leaf, and both garlic cloves. Take it off the heat just before it boils.
- 3
Put the leek, turnip, squash, mushrooms, and carrots in a large saucepan and add about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and steam over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Drain and layer the vegetables in the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle rosemary between the layers. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle blue cheese and Gruyere cheese over the top. Strain the half-and-half and pour it into the casserole.
- 4
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the vegetables are tender and the sauce is thick, about 40 minutes. Uncover for the last 20 minutes to brown the top.
- Calories 350.49 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 14.97 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 35.6 g 13%
- Total Fat 15.11 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 9.27 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 42.26 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 747.57 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 5.37 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 9.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 461.1 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 1.38 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 325.16 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 5.32 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 16.68 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Blue Cheese and Turnip Vegetable Gratin is a French side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butternut Squash Cubes, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Cut Leeks, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 350.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Blue Cheese and Turnip Vegetable Gratin?
- It is a French gratin recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Blue Cheese and Turnip Vegetable Gratin made of?
- The main ingredients are Butternut Squash Cubes, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Cut Leeks, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Thyme. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Blue Cheese and Turnip Vegetable Gratin?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 350.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Blue Cheese and Turnip Vegetable Gratin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Blue Cheese and Turnip Vegetable Gratin healthy?
- Blue Cheese and Turnip Vegetable Gratin has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 350.49 calories and 14.97 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 747.57 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.27 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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