| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 2 hr 10 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 8 to 10 servings |
Ingredients
- Good olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups sliced yellow onion (1 large)
- 2 cups (1/4-inch-sliced) fennel, top and core removed
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 pound celery root, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese (6 ounces with rind)
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs, crusts removed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13-by-10-by-2 1/2-inch oval baking dish.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat, add the onion and fennel, and cook for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned and tender. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, sweet potatoes, celery root, Yukon Gold potatoes, cream, chicken stock, Gruyere, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press lightly so the vegetables lie flat all the way to the edge. Combine the bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons of olive oil and distribute evenly on top. Bake uncovered for 1 1/2 hours, until the vegetables are very tender when tested with a small knife and the top is browned and bubbly. Allow to set for 15 minutes and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 10 servings |
| Calories | 460 |
| Total Fat | 32 g |
| Saturated Fat | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Cholesterol | 90 mg |
| Sodium | 644 mg |
Reviews
This was a huge hit the past 2 Thanksgiving holidays.
Can this be made in advance and frozen or does the heavy cream content pose a problem?
Can this be made in advance and frozen or does the heavy cream content pose a problem?
Excellent and beautiful addition to any meal.
Just made this recipe this evening and everyone said it was worthy of a repeat performance! In addition to the gruyere cheese, I add some white cheddar cheese for added flavor.