Parsnip Caramelized Onion Gratin Recipes

CARAMELIZED PARSNIPS AND BABY ONIONS

Steps:

• Squeeze grated ginger tightly in one hand over parsnips so all the juice runs out. Discard the remaining fibrous ginger.
• Mix all ingredients together and place in a shallow tin.
• Cook uncovered at 150C/300F for 35-45 minutes, turn occasionally.
• Increase temperature to 200C/400F and cook for a further 15-20 minutes until crisp and golden.

PARSNIP & CARAMELIZED ONION GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F Spray a 1 1/2 quart gratin dish or other low baking dish with non stick cooking spray or lightly wipe with veggie oil.
• In a skillet cook the onions in the oil until golden brown and caramelized.
• Use medium high heat but stir frequently apprx 10 minutes.
• Add prunes, thyme, salt & pepper, mix well and remove from heat.
• Spread half of the parsnips in the bottom of the gratin dish, cover with the Onion Prune mixture, top with remaining parsnip slices Pour in the broth, cover tightly and bake for 1 hour or until the parsnips are soft& cooked Baste the top with some of the juice and broil for a few minutes until it is nicely browned Serve piping hot.

SKILLET CARAMELIZED PARSNIPS

Steps:

• After peeling the parsnips, cut them into sticks the size of your pinkie finger.
• Dry off any moisture with a paper towel or sacking cloth.
• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat then add the parsnips, tossing to coat.
• Sprinkle the parsnips with the nutmeg.
• Cover the skillet tightly with a lid and cook the parsnips over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes or until the parsnips reach a golden brown color. All stoves are different so if it looks like the parsnips may be cooking too quickly, lower the heat.
• Add the water, place the lid back on the skillet and steam until the water has evaporated and the parsnips are golden, tender and caramelized.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately.

POTATO-PARSNIP GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Layer the onion in a deep pie plate. Layer half the potatoes over the onions and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste. Top with the parsnips and the remaining potatoes. Sprinkle with the remaining salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of thyme.
• Combine the chicken broth and cider and pour over the potatoes. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 30 minutes more, basting. Sprinkle with the parsley and the remaining thyme and serve.

POTATO GRATIN WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• In saucepan, bring cream, garlic, peppercorns, thyme and salt to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in nonstick frypan, heat oil over medium low heat; cook onion, stirring often, until light brown, about 45 minutes.
• Slice potatoes as thinly as possible, use mandoline if available.
• Layer one quarter of the potatoes in greased 8 inch square glass baking or casserole dish; top with one third of the onion and one quarter of the cheese.
• Repeat twice.
• Top with remaining potatoes.
• Strain cream mixture over potatoes, shaking casserole to distribute evenly; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake at 300f degree oven until tender and knife inserted in bottom pierces potatoes easily, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• (Make ahead: let cool; cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in 375f degree oven for 30 minutes.).

THE BEST ONION GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Break the onion quarters apart to give you little "petals".
• Place these in an A4 sized dish or earthenware oven dish.
• Drizzle with olive oil, add salt and pepper, and toss in the thyme and garlic.
• Mix well, add white wine and cover tightly with two layers of tinfoil.
• Bake for 45 minutes, then remove tinfoil, and put back in oven for 15 minutes until slightly golden.
• Stir in creme fraiche (or sour cream) and sprinkle with cheeses.
• Turn oven down to 350F and put back in oven until cheese is golden and melted, about 15 minutes.
• You can eat right away, or cool it down and flash it under the grill when the guests arrive.
• Enjoy!