Mama's Absurd Vegetable Gratin

Dive into the irresistible layers of comfort with Mama's Absurd Vegetable Gratin, a decadently rich and creamy dish that makes vegetables the star of the show. This gratin combines tender slices of potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini, and carrots, all infused with a luxurious garlic and thyme-scented cream sauce. Topped with a golden, crispy layer of Parmesan, Gruyère, and panko breadcrumbs, this recipe is a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. Ideal for a cozy family meal or as an impressive side dish, this oven-baked creation is both satisfying and show-stopping. With simple preparation and classic ingredients, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser to elevate your table. Try this gratin today for a comforting blend of rustic elegance!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large Potatoes
• 2 medium Sweet potatoes
• 2 medium Zucchini
• 3 large Carrots
• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1.5 cups Shredded Gruyère cheese
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing dish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the butter and set aside.

Step 3

Peel the potatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Thinly slice all the vegetables (potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini, and carrots) into 1/8-inch rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, minced garlic cloves, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Heat over medium-low heat until warm, but do not let it boil. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Layer the vegetables in the prepared baking dish. Start with a layer of potatoes, followed by sweet potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. Repeat the layers until all the vegetables are used, slightly overlapping the slices.

Step 6

Pour the warm cream mixture evenly over the layered vegetables, ensuring it seeps through to the bottom.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the grated Parmesan, shredded Gruyère, and panko breadcrumbs. Drizzle the olive oil into the mixture and toss until evenly combined.

Step 8

Sprinkle the cheese and breadcrumb mixture evenly over the vegetables.

Step 9

Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 11

Remove the gratin from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3149.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4862.0

Total Fat 290.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 164.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 797.7mg	0%
Sodium 9656.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 411.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.9g	0%
Total Sugars 78.7g
Protein 135.8g	0%

Vitamin D 143.4IU	0%
Calcium 3115.5mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 8506.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.4%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 34.3%