Creamy mixture of thinly sliced parsnips peaking through a golden-brown, bubbling cheese surface. Sprinkled on top are flecks of fresh green parsley, providing a stunning color contrast.

Slow Cooker Parsnip Nutmeg Gratin

Name: Slow Cooker Parsnip Nutmeg Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 medium parsnips peeled and thinly sliced; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 garlic clove finely chopped; 1 tsp nutmeg freshly grated; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 cup Gruyère cheese grated; 1/4 cup parsley chopped; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Creamy, comforting with a subtly sweet parsnip punch.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 360 minutes

Style French

Technique Slow cooking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · February 11, 2026

A little about this dish

This unique slow cooker dish features parsnips in an unexpected yet satisfying twist. The parsnips add a subtle sweetness which complements the warming nutmeg and liquor and transcends your typical winter meal.

Ingredients (for 2)

Medium parsnips — 2 — peeled and thinly sliced
Heavy cream — 1 cup
Garlic clove — 1 — finely chopped
Nutmeg — 1 tsp — freshly grated
White wine — 1/2 cup
Gruyère cheese — 1 cup — grated
Parsley — 1/4 cup — chopped
Salt — 1/2 tsp
Black pepper — 1/4 tsp
Olive oil — 1 tbsp
Panko breadcrumbs — 1/2 cup
Unsalted butter — 1 tbsp — melted

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍳🥄🥣

Grease the inner surface of your slow cooker with 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Step 2 — 🍐🧄🧂🥄

Layer thinly sliced parsnips in the slow cooker. Sprinkle each layer with finely chopped garlic, freshly grated nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
Step 3 — 🍷🥛🧀

Pour 1/2 cup of white wine and 1 cup of heavy cream over the layered parsnips. Evenly sprinkle 1 cup of grated Gruyère cheese over the top
Step 4 — 🕕🍲🔥

Cover the slow cooker and let it cook on a low setting for around 6 hours, or until the parsnips are tender and the sauce is bubbling
Step 5 — 🍞🥛🥄

While the parsnips are cooking, combine 1/2 cup of Panko breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon of melted unsalted butter
Step 6 — ⏰🍞🔥

During the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the breadcrumb and butter mixture over the gratin. Continue cooking it uncovered until the top turns golden brown
Step 7 — 🌿🍽️😋

Garnish your cooked dish with 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley before serving

A final fox tip

You could swap the parsnip with other root vegetables like turnips or carrots for a colorful twist. This dish pairs beautifully with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Let the kids help with layering the ingredients in the slow cooker for a fun family cooking experience!