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How to Make Turnip and Blue Cheese Gratin - A Step-by-Step Guide

This creamy, cheesy, and flavorful turnip and blue cheese gratin is the perfect side dish for any meal. With the earthy taste of turnips and the tangy bite of blue cheese, this gratin is sure to be a hit with everyone at the dinner table.

Turnips are often overlooked in favor of other root vegetables, but they have a unique and delicious flavor that shouldn't be underestimated. When combined with the richness of blue cheese and the creaminess of a gratin, they become a truly special d...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup half-and-half cream
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 large leek - cleaned, and cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds
  • 2 large turnips, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup cubed butternut squash
  • 4 large mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 2 quart casserole dish, rub with one of the garlic cloves, and sprinkle with a little salt. Set aside.
  • Heat the half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the thyme, bay leaf and both garlic cloves. Remove from the heat just before it boils.
  • Place the leek, turnip, squash, mushrooms and carrots into a large saucepan and fill with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, cover and steam over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Drain and layer vegetables into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle rosemary in between the layers. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle blue cheese and Gruyere cheese over the top. Strain the half-and-half and pour into the casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and sauce is thick, about 40 minutes. Uncover for the last 20 minutes to allow the top to brown.

    • Nutrition

    235 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 374mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 301mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 675mg

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