Side Dishes
Radish Gratins
Creamy cheese balances the peppery radishes beautifully in these festive Radish Gratins.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray 6 (10-ounce) ovenproof dishes with cooking spray, and place on prepared pan.
Cut tops off radishes. Rinse greens well, and place in a colander; set aside. Cut radishes into quarters, and place in a medium saucepan. Add 2 teaspoons salt and water to cover; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Place radishes in colander with greens, and let drain.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook for 1 minute. Whisk in half-and-half, 1 teaspoon thyme, pepper, and remaining ¾ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cheeses until melted. Fold in radishes and greens; spoon into prepared dishes.
Stir together bread crumbs, melted butter, and remaining ½ teaspoon thyme in a medium bowl. Spoon over radish mixture.
Bake until filling is bubbly and topping is browned, 20 to 30 minutes.