Creamy Parsnip Au Gratin
This creamy parsnip au gratin is a soft, flavorful side dish perfect for teething babies. The tender parsnips layered with a light cheese topping make it an ideal snack or meal addition. With only 5 ingredients, it’s quick to prepare and bake, making it a baby-friendly favorite.
- Suitable from
- Toddler foods
- Total time
- 30min
- Makes
- 3servings
- Iron
- 0.2mg
Medium to prepare
15 min prep
adjustable below
per serving
Common allergens
MilkIntroduce one at a time.
Ingredients
- Parsnips3 pieces
- Butter2 tbsp
- Cheese½ cup
- Whole milk¼ cup
- Olive oil½ tsp
Steps
Prep Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and thinly slice the parsnips into rounds using a peeler and knife. Lightly grease the baking dish with olive oil.
Cook the Sauce In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the whole milk and stir until warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble the Dish Lay the sliced parsnips in a single layer in the greased baking dish. Pour the warm milk and butter mixture over the parsnips. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly on top.
Bake Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the parsnips are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.
- Calories
- 80kcal
- Protein
- 1.8g
- Fat
- 5.6g
- Carbs
- 6.1g
- Carbs30%
- Protein9%
- Fat61%
Ingredient health benefits
General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.
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Nutrition Facts
Estimated · 3 servings per recipe
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.