Cheesy Turnip and Potato Gratin Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Potato Side Dish Recipes. (Cheesy Turnip and Potato Gratin Recipe). Replacing turnip for some of the potatoes not only reduces carbs but also adds another layer of flavor. I also chose to use half-and-half over whipping cream to lighten things up a bit.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Cheesy Turnip and Potato Gratin Recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon unsalted butter

or as needed

1 ½ pounds russet potatoes

peeled

1 large turnip

peeled

1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

divided

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

divided

1 cup half-and-half

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9-inch gratin dish.

Step 2

Using a mandoline slice potatoes and turnip into 1/8-inch-thick slices.

Step 3

Layer 1/2 of the potatoes and turnips in the bottom of the gratin dish. Sprinkle 1/2 of the thyme leaves over the vegetables season with salt and pepper and top with 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 4

Layer remaining 1/2 of the potatoes and turnips on top of the cheese. Sprinkle remaining thyme leaves over the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper again. Pour half-and-half evenly over the top and cover with remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 5

Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until browned and bubbly about 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Cheesy Turnip and Potato Gratin Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 221

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.7g 20%

Carbohydrates: 17.9g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 12.6g 19%

Saturated Fat: 7.9g 39%

Cholesterol: 37.6mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 347.8IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 22.1mg 37%

Folate: 23.1mcg 6%

Calcium: 260.3mg 26%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 33mg 12%

Potassium: 465.3mg 13%

Sodium: 184.3mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 113.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.