This post is sponsored by Unilever. All comments and opinions are my own.
Easter is just around the corner. In fact, you only have about a week to get your menu finalized and grab everything you need for your holiday meal.
My menu will always include a ham, a big batch of deviled eggs and my homemade rolls. But the additional sides will vary from year to year. I like to shake things up and give my family some different options just to keep things fresh and exciting.
So this year instead of boring mashed potatoes, I’ll be serving up that amazing Root Vegetable Gratin you see above. It’s the perfect mix of textures and flavors in one dish. The root veggies cook up in a creamy cheese sauce so the bottom is tender while the top gets brown and a little crispy. And you have to admit, those bright, earthy veggies are much more inviting in comparison to a bowl of basic potatoes.
So forget the bland and colorless side and go for a bold and flavorful combination of veggies instead. Grab your mandolin or sharp knife and a few ingredients and serve up a tasty side that just might become the star of your holiday table!
- Approx 3 lbs of root vegetables – sweet potatoes, parsnips, potatoes, beets, etc, sliced thin (approx ⅛ inch thick)
- 1 cup Hellmann’s Mayonnaise
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, cream, gruyere cheese, ¼ cup of the parmesan, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Toss the mixture with the cut veggies, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Spray a 12″ skillet or 2 qt casserole dish with cooking spray and layer the vegetables vertically in the dish.
- Pour any excess mixture on top of the veggies and then sprinkle with the remaining parmesan.
- Bake for 1½ hours or until bubbly and golden.
If you desire to layer the veggies separately, place each type of vegetable in a separate bowl and divide the mayo mixture evenly into each bowl before tossing to coat.
Slice up the veggies and layer them however you’d like.
I like to keep the veggies somewhat separate for a dramatic appearance. But, feel free to mix them up or layer however you’d like. You’ll get great flavor either way.
Now is the perfect time to grab the ingredients you need to serve up all of your favorite dishes. Look for sales, coupons and offers to help you stock your cart without breaking the bank!
Start by clipping the digital offer and you’ll save $5 off your $15 purchase of participating products. There are tons participating brands and thousands of products all over the store—grocery items, frozen goodies and even personal care products! Publix has everything you need no matter what’s on your menu.
$5 off a $15 participating Unilever purchase Publix Digital Coupon
Then look for Hellmann’s Mayonnaise on sale buy one, get one FREE as part of the Publix ad valid 4/7 to 4/16 (4/6 to 4/16 for some). It’s a must have for my Root Vegetable Gratin, deviled eggs and all those leftover ham sandwiches. Stock up and grab what you need for lots of tasty meals and recipes.
Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, 24 – 30 oz, BOGO
And if you want to get your holiday dessert taken care of, why not grab lots of tasty Breyers Ice cream while it’s on sale buy one, get one FREE.
Breyers Ice Cream, or Frozen Dairy Dessert, 1.5 qt, BOGO $6.09
–$2/2 Breyers, Klondike or Good Humor Cookies & Cream products, any variety
–$0.75/1 Breyers, Klondike or Good Humor Cookies & Cream product, any variety
As low as $2.05 per carton!
And there’s more savings as part of the current Extra Savings Flyer. Gather your coupons and stock up on meal essentials for the holiday and beyond!
- $2.50/1 Hellmann’s Mayonnaise 15 – 20 oz Publix Coupon Extra Savings Flyer valid 4/9 – 4/22
- $1.50/1 Talenti Pint or Layers Publix Coupon Extra Savings Flyer valid 4/9 – 4/22
- $1/2 Knorr Sides 3.8 – 5.7 oz or Family Side 8.3 – 8.8 oz Publix Coupon Extra Savings Flyer valid 4/9 – 4/22
- $2/1 Sir Kensington’s Product Publix Digital Coupon
- $2/1 Hellmann’s Mayonnaise or Vegan Dressing & Spread, 11.5 oz (Publix Digital Coupon)
So many savings opportunities… what are you waiting for?