For this unique recipe, you combine two French dishes: ratatouille and potatoes au gratin. This combination makes for a luxurious and delicious holiday side dish and a way to get your daily dose of veggies even during the holidays. A definite crowd pleaser to be enjoyed by all your guests!
Easy Vegetable Casserole
YIELDS: 4 - 5 serving(s)
Ingredients
4 c. chopped eggplant (from about 1 large eggplant)
Kosher salt
4 c. zucchini and/or yellow summer squash (from about 2 medium squashes)
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme, plus more for serving
1 (14-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 1/4 c. grated Gruyère, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 c. heavy cream
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
Directions
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 350º. Line 2 baking sheets with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss eggplant with 2 teaspoons salt, then arrange on one of the prepared sheets. Wipe out bowl and repeat with squash and 2 teaspoons salt. Let eggplant and squash sit until liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
Step 2:
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil until shimmering. Cook garlic, rosemary, and thyme, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are reduced and slightly thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 3:
Transfer eggplant and squash to skillet and toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Gruyère and stir until melted; season with salt and pepper. Pour tomato mixture into a medium baking dish.
Step 4:
In a medium bowl, season cream with a hefty pinch of salt and a few good cracks of pepper. Layer potatoes over tomato mixture. Pour cream over potatoes.
Step 5:
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, top casserole with remaining 3/4 cup Gruyère, and continue to bake until top is browned and potatoes are tender, 30 to 40 minutes more.
Step 6:
Top with thyme and serve hot.
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