Acadian Potato and Carrot Gratin

Name: Acadian Potato and Carrot Gratin
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 2 large, peeled and thinly sliced (1/4 inch thick) potatoes; 2 medium, peeled and thinly sliced (1/4 inch thick) carrots; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup, grated Gruyère cheese; 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tsp dried thyme; to taste salt; to taste freshly ground black pepper

A creamy, layered gratin featuring locally grown potatoes and carrots baked with Gruyère and Parmesan for a hearty side dish.

Cuisine: Canadian

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 45 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

2 large, peeled and thinly sliced (1/4 inch thick) potatoes
2 medium, peeled and thinly sliced (1/4 inch thick) carrots
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup, grated Gruyère cheese
1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp dried thyme
to taste salt
to taste freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 thinly sliced potatoes, 2 thinly sliced carrots, and 1 tsp dried thyme. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 3: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream, cooking for 5 minutes until warm but not boiling.
Step 4: Pour the warm milk mixture over the potatoes and carrots in the bowl, stirring to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Gruyère cheese and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Step 6: Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.