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Active Time
35 minutes
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Total Time
2 hours 20 minutes
This striking side dish (it's bright pink) is a delicious new way to dress up humble beets. Pair the gratin with roasted lamb.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place beets in small baking dish. Add enough water to reach depth of 1/4 inch. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Cover tightly with foil. Bake until beets are tender, about 50 minutes. Uncover carefully (steam will be released) and cool. Peel beets; cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. DO AHEAD:Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 425°F. Bring cream, mint sprigs, and garlic to boil in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep 15 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, lightly butter 1 1/2-quart gratin dish or other shallow baking dish. Arrange sliced beets in even layers in dish, sprinkling each layer lightly with salt. Strain cream mixture over beets in dish. Sprinkle feta over. Bake until cream is bubbling at edges and feta is browned in spots, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle pepper and chopped mint over. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Reviews (13)
Back to TopIt was delicious!!! I am not a huge fan of beets but this mint/garlic cream made them unbelievably good! I love feta, so this recipe is definitely a keeper!!
jacksrbetter55
Akron, OH
9/7/2016
We made this for a Thanksgiving side. I was not a fan of it either in taste or presentation. Luckily is was a small portion, so only a bit went in the trash.
RebeccaBinLosAngeles
LA, CA
12/2/2013
I just made it today. I didn't have feta so I used goat cheese. It was delicious. My father said "this is the only beet dish I have ever enjoyed." He is a particular eater so I figure it was a success.
andrewburke
Charleston, SC
11/28/2013
Perhaps it doesn't look appetizing as a recipe, but this is a family favorite and a recent holiday staple. I've only followed the directions, which has worked out well. The color is striking (as described), and my only issue is the best way to serve the dish (to maximize attractiveness). So far, I've stuck with family-style, so it doesn't matter much - but watch out for that table cloth!
AB_Koppy
Boston, MA
12/25/2012
beyond good. needs to be tripled, though (smile*) make it a lot, and tried it once with fresh dill, beet and dill are so good together.
melissab99
Vancouver, Canada
2/4/2012
this was such a great add one to a delicious dinner. new flavors added to the beet made it a favorite!
Dani0621
Madrid España
12/27/2011
I increased the feta according to some reviews here, but found a larger amount to be overwhelming. I will make again, but next time stick to the recipe as it was written because there are some good flavors here.
Anonymous
7/24/2011
People who like beets loved the dish. I brought it to a party, and I don't think non-beet eaters touched it, but they did remark at how brightly colored it was. Truly, if you need to dye any t-shirts, save the beet juice. Bonus: if it's for a Mexican or Italian occasion, the colors match the flag. It's really easy to make. Again, beet eaters will be impressed. I tripled the recipe, so I had several layers of beets. Next time, I'd distribute some of the feta in the lower layers, so it's more evenly spread.
Etnaboy
San Francisco
4/17/2011
Easy, delicious and showy, this recipe is a real keeper. I served this at a girls' dinner and everyone loved it. The pink is unusual and the garlic-infused cream adds nuance. Make it ahead and enjoy.
ldeegan
Houston, TX
12/11/2010
This was very good! I'm not a lover of beets, but the cream and the feta made this a beet dish I could even eat.
Setaga
Rockville, MD
12/5/2010
Do you think I can make this for Thanksgiving to take? Everything except the mint, then just re-heat, and sprinkle on the mint at the destination.
graumann
11/19/2010
Made this for the first time tonight. Definitely a big hit. Agree with "Infrequent" from Canada who suggests "Don't skimp on the feta!" Also, I added more mint in the layering process (many small torn bits of leaves); may even add more mint next time. Used a cup of cream instead of 3/4. Will likely increase all ingredients next time since it was so yummy... want more to serve! Delicious and delightful!
Anonymous
Bainbridge Island, WA
10/17/2010
I have made this twice over the past two weeks, it is delicious. I did not have red beets, so I used yellow ones, which have a milder flavour. It is easy to make, and it's nice that some of the prep can be done ahead of time. Don't skimp on the feta!
infrequent
A Cook From Canada
10/13/2010
