Cheddar Turnips Au Gratin Recipe
Ingredients
| Turnips | 9 Medium, peeled and diced (about 3 pounds) | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| All purpose flour | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Milk | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Shredded cheddar cheese | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Seasoned salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1⁄8 Teaspoon | |
| Breadcrumbs | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), dry |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1218 Calories from Fat 570
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 64 g99%
Saturated Fat 40.1 g200.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 189.2 mg63.1%
Sodium 4995.5 mg208.1%
Total Carbohydrates 122 g40.7%
Dietary Fiber 20.9 g83.4%
Sugars 65.2 g
Protein 43 g86.4%
Vitamin A 46.1% Vitamin C 384.4%
Calcium 134.8% Iron 29.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until turnip is tender.
Drain well, and set aside.
Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
Add cheese, seasoned salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts.
Remove from heat; stir in turnips.
Spoon turnip mixture into a lightly greased 1 1/2-quart casserole; sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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