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
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 360 minutes

Style French

Technique Slow cooking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: February 11, 2026

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

Additional

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!