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December 6, 2015

Sweet potato and parsnip gratin

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One of my favorite side dishes for your holiday table is this sweet potato and parsnip gratin. It is creamy, yet not too rich, and subtly infused with the seasonal flavors of sage and mustard.

Of course, you can always add more cheese – that never hurts – depending on what else you are serving alongside the gratin.

I am already starting to compile Christmas dinner ideas so as to not be caught unawares in this quite short and quite busy little stretch of time between the holidays!

Off to Europe tomorrow and, funnily enough, I usually do my best thinking and menu planning on the road… Right now I am stuck on duck and cherries, but I’ll keep you updated.


Sweet potato and parsnip gratin

You’ll need:

  • 3 sweet potatoes
  • 1 large parsnip
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or creme fraiche
  • 4 T whole grain mustard
  • 3 T fresh sage, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt, pepper
  • olive oil
  • 2 T butter

1. Preheat oven to 370F. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes and parsnip into 1/5 inch round slices. Try to keep them all about the same size for even cooking.

2. Butter a rectangular baking dish. Layer the sweet potatoes and parsnip slices, alternating, and sprinkle with olive oil and chopped fresh sage.

3. Whisk together milk, sour creme or creme fraiche, mustard. Pour over the potatoes/parsnips. Dot with remaining butter.

4, Bake for about 45-50 minutes. Add the parmesan cheese with about 15-20 minutes remaining. Serve hot, though this also reheats well.

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  1. Cecilia Gunther says

    December 6, 2015 at 11:44 pm

    I write best when travelling too! Duck and cherries – goodness!

    Reply
    • saffronandhoney says

      December 7, 2015 at 12:29 am

      haha there is something about it, C!

      Reply
  2. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    December 8, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    Being stuck on duck and cherries is not a bad thing. 😀 Your gratin sounds delicious, I’ll be looking forward to your other ideas. Have a lovely time in Europe.

    Reply
  3. Teresa says

    December 11, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    This would be a nice alternative to the marshmallow-topped sweet potato dishes that are often served during the holidays. The sweet potato and parsnip would play off each other perfectly.

    Have a wonderful trip!

    Reply

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