Vegetable Au Gratin

Creamy thinly sliced vegetables baked and topped with melted cheese.

A classic Vegetable Au Gratin made with layers of thinly sliced potato, sweet potato and zucchini baked in a rich and creamy sauce and topped with golden melted cheese.

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Course: Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: French, western

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1 30

Total Time: 1 45

Servings: serves

Calories: 420kcal

Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

Cost: $5

Equipment

Oven
2 lt/ 8 cup capacity baking dish

Ingredients

1 ½ cups (360 ml) thickened cream heavy cream
30 g (2 tbs) butter melted
2 teaspoon minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
1.5 kg (approx) thinly sliced vegetables potato, sweet potato, zucchini (see notes)
2 ½ cups Gruyere or cheddar cheese grated

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
Grease a 2 litre / 8 cup capacity baking dish and set aside.
Place the cream, melted butter, minced garlic and salt and pepper into a small bowl or jug.
Whisk until combined.
If using a Thermomix: Mix for 10 seconds, Speed 8.
Peel the vegetables, and then chop into very thin slices (approx 3mm thick).
Arrange the vegetables in the prepared dish.
Pour over the cream mixture.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Check that the vegetables are soft (if not, cover with foil and continue cooking until soft).
Remove the foil and sprinkle over the grated cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
Allow the vegetable bake to stand for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS

Vegetables - you can use any vegetables you like - as long as the total weight equals approx 1.5 kilograms. I recommend using potato, sweet potato and zucchini. However, you could also add eggplant, swede, turnip, beetroot etc.
Potato - use a starchy potato (such as Sebago here in Australia), rather than a waxy potato as the starch absorbs the liquid better.
Breadcrumbs - if you like, you can sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top with the grated cheese and bake until crunchy.
Storage - store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month (allow to defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating). To reheat, place in the oven at a medium temperature until heated through. You can also reheat individual portions in the microwave.

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