Root Vegetables with Gorgonzola

• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 medium rutabaga (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch dice
2. 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch dice
3. 1 large fennel bulb—halved, cored and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
4. 8 fresh thyme sprigs
5. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6. Salt and freshly ground pepper
7. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
8. 6 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. In a roasting pan, toss the rutabaga, potatoes, fennel, thyme and oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast for 1 hour and 40 minutes, or until tender. Discard the thyme.
2. In a small skillet, boil the vinegar until reduced to 2 tablespoons, 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle the cheese over the root vegetables and roast until melted. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and serve.