CHEESY WINTER VEGETABLE GRATIN

Cheesy Winter Vegetable Gratin image

This hearty vegetable casserole comes to the table with some soupy broth that is wonderful sopped up with crusty bread. Enjoy it as a meatless meal or with sausages.

Provided by kelcampbell

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 bunch leeks
1 pound baby potatoes, peeled
4 each carrots, cut into large chunks
½ small head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 ½ cups water
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cut leeks in half lengthwise and wash well. Cut white and light green parts into 3-inch lengths, keeping the layers together. Discard dark green tops. Arrange leeks in a 9x13-inch glass baking dish along with potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, thyme, parsley, and bay leaf.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and pour over the vegetables. Cover the dish lightly with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender, 45 to 55 minutes.
Remove foil and sprinkle Swiss cheese evenly over the vegetables. Continue baking until cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to brown, about 15 minutes more. Discard herbs before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 370.6 mg, Sugar 8.7 g