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Leek-Apple-Yam Gratin

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 17, 2010
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Enjoy this gratin made with leek, parsnip, yam and apple that’s perfect for a side dish.

Leek-Apple-Yam Gratin

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups whipping (heavy) cream
  • 2 large leeks, sliced (2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 medium yams (about 3/4 pound), peeled and thinly sliced (2 cups)
  • 4 medium parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced (2 cups)
  • 2 cups grated white Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
  • 1 large cooking apple, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°. Grease 3-quart casserole.
  • Step 
    2
    Cook whipping cream, leeks, thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg in heavy 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to simmer. Stir in yams and parsnips. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until vegetables are slightly tender.
  • Step 
    3
    Layer half of the vegetable mixture and half of the cheese in casserole. Top with apple. Repeat layers of vegetables and cheese.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

410 Calories
28g Total Fat
13g Protein
32g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
410
Calories from Fat
250
Total Fat
28g
Saturated Fat
17g
Cholesterol
95mg
Sodium
660mg
Total Carbohydrate
32g
Dietary Fiber
6g
Protein
13g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 High-Fat Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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