Creamy Roasted Rutabaga Gratin

Creamy Roasted Rutabaga Gratin

45 mins
easy
4 servings

A comforting and flavorful gratin featuring roasted rutabagas topped with a smooth, cheesy béchamel sauce. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

GratinRutabagaVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 500.00 gRutabagas(Peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 2.00 tbspButter(Unsalted)
  • 2.00 tbspAll-Purpose Flour
  • 500.00 mlMilk(Whole milk for extra richness)
  • 100.00 gShredded Gruyère Cheese(For topping)
  • 1.00 tspSalt(To taste)
  • 0.50 tspBlack Pepper(To taste)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

In a large pot, boil rutabagas until tender (about 10-12 minutes). Drain and set aside.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

3

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

5

Stir in half of the Gruyère cheese and season with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

6

Transfer rutabagas to a baking dish.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Pour the béchamel sauce over the rutabagas.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Sprinkle with remaining Gruyère cheese.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

10

Let cool slightly before serving.

Estimated time: 5 minutes