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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal497
  • fat36g
  • saturates19g
  • carbs32g
  • sugars18g
  • fibre0g
  • protein14g
  • salt0.75g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Slice enough parsnips thinly lengthways to cover the surface of a small ovenproof dish, then slice the rest thinly into rounds. Combine the milk, cream, stock, mustard and half the cheese in a large, lidded saucepan and bring to the boil. Add a good grating of nutmeg and some seasoning – the sweet parsnips can take a bit of salt – then tip in the parsnips. When the cream is simmering again, cover and cook for 6 mins.

  • step 2

    Using tongs, fish out the long slices of parsnip and set aside. Tip the rest into your dish, then arrange the long slices over the top. Scatter with the rest of the cheese and another grating of nutmeg. Can be chilled for up to 24 hrs.

  • step 3

    To serve, heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 and bake for 1 hr, then turn up to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and brown for 15 mins more – you can do this while the pie is resting.

RECIPE TIPS
KNOW-HOW

Twineham Grange is a hard vegetarian cheese, similar to Parmesan, that is made in the UK. Find it in Sainsbury’s, or buy direct from the award-winning producer at 01323 636110 or bookhams.com

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2008

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A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.10 ratings

maryyoung

This dish is absolutely delicious and I am always asked for the recipe when I make it. The parsnips are a lovely change from potatoes and it is make ahead. What more can you want.....

maryyoung

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Is this dish freezable at the 'can be chilled for 24 hours' stage or after it is baked?

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goodfoodteam

Hi maryyoung Yes that would be the right point to freeze it. Just defrost in the fridge overnight before baking as per step 3 when you want to serve it. 

sashbynoe

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Really loved this recipe. Esay and tasty. Used double the mustard by accident but all my guests said it was fantastic.

Mollie Mops

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I've made this lovely gratin a couple of times now, and apart from nut loaf or veggie sausages, I wonder what it could go well with? Sarah's 'Veggie Pie' is mentioned above, and it sounds intriguing! However I haven't been able to find it by searching the site. Please, where can it be found, I'd…

corrind28

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

This is a real favourite with our lot.It's creamy tasty and really easy to cook.If we are having friends over make it the night. love it.

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