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Rainbow Casserole

We eat with our eyes, and this collection of root vegetables is a feast of color for any side dish.

Ingredients

1 lb red beets, sliced into 1/4" thick rounds
1 lb sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/4" thick rounds
1 lb purple potatoes, sliced into 1/4" thick rounds
1 lb rutabaga, sliced into 1/4" thick rounds
nutmeg
2 cups heavy cream
3 oz pecorino, grated

Method

  1. Heat oven to 350F
  2. Grease a 9x13" baking dish and lay a single layer of each colored root and season with salt, pepper, and a little bit of nutmeg
  3. Repeat with the other roots
  4. Pour the cream over the root layers gently enough to not disturb them
  5. Top with the cheese, cover and bake until tender, about 45 minutes
  6. Remove the cover and bake an additional 15 minutes to brown the top