Parsnips & Brie Gratin

NaturalBornWoman · ‎10-21-2012

Two more guests are coming for Thankful Day, so I've added an extra side dish to the menu. Parsnips are so delicious - especially in this great recipe. Can be made the night before! The Brie cheese is excellent - so creamy & not to rich.

Ingredients:

2 cups whole milk

3 bay leaves

2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more to finish

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 ounces unsalted butter

1/4 cup all purpose flour

4 ounces brie, rind removed

1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

2 pounds parsnips, cut into small rounds (quick blanch)

salt and freshly ground black pepper

<h3>Directions:</h3>

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Simmer the milk, bay leaves, thyme and garlic for about 15 minutes, then turn off heat. Strain, and set aside. Meanwhile, in a medium pot, melt butter and flour together, stirring to form a paste. Very slowly add the milk, whisking as you go, to form a luxurious sauce. Add the brie and nutmeg, and continue stirring. Pour in the parsnips and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper and spoon into a dish. Bake for 40 minutes, or until bubbly and the cauliflower is tender. Cook for 10 minutes longer if still a little crunchy. Serve hot.

Special Note: I always top w/homemade Sourdough breadcrumbs. Cauliflower is also excellent using as small florets.

It's very yummy - Enjoy!