Turnips Au Gratin Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
Ingredients
| Turnips- 1-1/2 pounds, pared and sliced (should be about 4 cups) | ||
| Butter/Margarine | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Onion | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Green pepper | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Celery | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Flour | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Milk cream | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sharp cheddar cheese | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Parsley | 1 Tablespoon, snipped | |
| Paprika- to taste | ||
| Salt | 1 To taste | |
| Pepper | 1 To taste | |
| Water- as needed | ||
Directions
GETTING READY
1) In a pot, cook turnips in salted boiling water, until tender.
2) Remove from heat and drain the turnips.
MAKING
3) In a pan, melt butter and sauté onions, peppers and celery until golden.
4) Slowly stir in the flour, Stirring constantly until well mixed.
5) Stream in milk or cream, as needed to desired consistency.
6) Stir cheese and seasoning.
7) Simmer until cheese melts into the sauce.
8) In a baking dish or casserole, place the turnips with cheese sauce.
FINALIZING
9) Sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs if desired.
10) Place the baking dish under broiler for 5 to 10 minutes until golden browned on top.
SERVING
11) Dredge with paprika and parsley, serve hot.
1) In a pot, cook turnips in salted boiling water, until tender.
2) Remove from heat and drain the turnips.
MAKING
3) In a pan, melt butter and sauté onions, peppers and celery until golden.
4) Slowly stir in the flour, Stirring constantly until well mixed.
5) Stream in milk or cream, as needed to desired consistency.
6) Stir cheese and seasoning.
7) Simmer until cheese melts into the sauce.
8) In a baking dish or casserole, place the turnips with cheese sauce.
FINALIZING
9) Sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs if desired.
10) Place the baking dish under broiler for 5 to 10 minutes until golden browned on top.
SERVING
11) Dredge with paprika and parsley, serve hot.
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