Potato and Parsnip Gratin

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.

Step: 1

Place potatoes and parsnips in a bowl of cold water.

Step: 2

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.

Step: 3

Slice potatoes very thin using a mandoline slicer.

Step: 4

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.

Step: 5

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.

Step: 6

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.

Step: 7

Bake in the center of the preheated oven until gratin is browned and a knife pierces layers easily, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Per Serving: 212 calories; protein 6.2g; carbohydrates 12.9g; fat 16g; cholesterol 55mg; sodium 358mg.

Getting stay in and cook your dinner instead of dining out is good a step in the best direction if you’re focusing on eating healthier. There’s no best way to know precisely what’s happen into the food you’re eat than by making it yourself! Making the best of the main dish is only half the battle , like that . And once you’ve perfected your chicken, steak, or fish, that is time to turn your attention to the ever- important side dishes.

A side dish can easily derail your health goals, as sweetness , sodium, fat, and calories would all get rather high quickly if you’re not think about it . But with our healthy side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that mistakes .