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
- 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
- Protein 14.97 g Good Source
- Carbs 35.6 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.11 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 9.27 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 42.26 mg Moderate
- Sodium 747.57 mg High
- Fiber 5.37 g Moderate
- Sugar 9.08 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 549.7 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.38 mg Low Source
- Potassium 325.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 28.09 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 32.32 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.67 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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