Rutabaga Yellow Turnip or Swede Apple Gratin
Transform your holiday table or weeknight dinner with this indulgent Rutabaga Yellow Turnip (Swede) and Apple Gratin, a brilliant twist on a classic comfort dish. Combining thinly sliced rutabaga, tart Granny Smith apples, and delicate layers of yellow onion, this gratin is elevated by a luxurious blend of heavy cream, Gruyère cheese, and subtle hints of garlic, thyme, and nutmeg. Baked to golden perfection, the creamy sauce permeates the tender vegetables and fruit for a harmonious balance of hearty and tangy. A crispy optional breadcrumb topping adds delightful crunch, making every bite irresistibly satisfying. Whether served as a rich vegetarian centerpiece or as a sophisticated side dish, this gratin is perfect for cozy dinners or festive feasts. Ready in just under 90 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser you won’t want to miss! Perfect keywords: rutabaga gratin, swede recipes, apple gratin, vegetarian holiday side dish, comfort food recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized (approximately 1.5 lbs or 700 g) Rutabaga (swede)
- 2 large Apple (tart variety like Granny Smith)
- 1 medium-sized Yellow onion
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Milk (whole)
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 1.5 cups Gruyère cheese (grated)
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 0.25 cups Breadcrumbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
Peel the rutabaga and yellow turnip, then slice them into thin rounds, about 1/8 inch thick. Use a mandoline slicer for even slices if you have one.
Peel, core, and slice the apples into similarly thin slices. Thinly slice the onion, ensuring that all components cook evenly.
In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream, milk, and minced garlic over medium-low heat. Add thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and stir. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then remove from the heat.
Layer one-third of the rutabaga slices in the prepared baking dish, followed by one-third of the apple slices and one-third of the onion slices. Repeat this process two more times until you have three layers of each.
Pour the cream mixture evenly over the layered ingredients, ensuring that it seeps through all layers. Gently press down the layers with a spatula to compact them slightly.
Sprinkle the grated Gruyère cheese evenly over the top. If using breadcrumbs, sprinkle them on as well for a crunchy topping.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Let the gratin rest for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the layers to settle and makes it easier to slice.
Serve warm as a side dish or a comforting vegetarian main. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.5 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 97 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 784 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 340 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 546 mg | 12% | |
*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.
