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Turnip Casserole

Tender turnips layered with a savory cheese sauce made with sautéed onion, bell pepper, and celery.

AmericanVegetarianIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 0.5 lb turnips, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 whole onion, thinly sliced
  • 2/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup sharp cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp salt, to taste
  • 0.5 tsp pepper, to taste
  • 3 tbsp bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook turnips in boiling salted water until just tender. Drain.

  2. 2

    Sauté onion, green pepper, and celery in butter until tender. Sprinkle with flour and cook 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add milk and stir until thickened. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Combine cheese sauce with cooked turnips and place in a baking dish. Top with bread crumbs.

  5. 5

    Brown under the broiler. May be prepared ahead and run under broiler just before serving. Serves 4.

Tags

vegetariansouthernside dishcasseroleturnipsroot vegetablecheese sauce