Parsnip and potato gratin recipe

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This classic dish is made extra tasty with the addition of parsnip to the creamy, cheesy potato mix. See method

Ingredients

If you haven't got any Maris Pipers, try using King Edward potatoes

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 39.7g Protein 9.5g Fibre 10.2g

Preheat oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Peel the parsnips and potatoes and thinly slice 3mm (1⁄8 in) thick. (Using a mandolin or food processor with an attachment saves time.)
Heat the cream, milk, shallot, garlic and some seasoning in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and add the parsnips. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the potatoes. After 5 minutes, scoop out the veg and layer into a baking dish. Sprinkle some of the cheese into each layer and season.
Spoon the horseradish into the cream sauce and pour over everything. Add some more cheese. Cover with a large sheet of foil greased with oil. Bake for 1 hour, then remove the foil. Cook for another 20-30 minutes, until golden.