Carrot And Parsnip Parmesan Au Gratin

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb carrot, peeled
• 1 lb parsnip, peeled
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups full-fat milk
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, unwhipped
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon seasoning salt (or to taste or use salt)
• black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or to taste)
• 1 pinch nutmeg

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• 3 grate the peeled carrots and parsnips on a large-sided grater (or use a food processor).
• 4 measure out 3 cups each of grated carrots and parsnips, then place in a large bowl.
• 5 measure 2 tablespoons flour with 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese in a small bowl, then add to the grated veggies in the bowl; toss to combine, then set aside.
• 6 in a saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add in 1/4 cup flour and cook stirring/whisking for 2 minutes.
• 7 gradually add in the full-fat milk, stirring/whisking continuously until the mixture starts to bubble; remove from heat.
• 8 in a small bowl whisk together whipping cream, eggs, seasoned salt, black pepper, nutmeg and cayenne (if using) gradually stir this mixture into the hot milk mixture; whisk until combined.
• 9 pour the mixture over the grated veggies; mix well with a wooden spoon to combine, then transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• 10 sprinkle with about 1/2 cup (or more) parmesan cheese.
• 11 bake uncovered for about 50 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
• 12 delicious!