Scalloped Turnips

Name: Scalloped Turnips
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups diced peeled turnips; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoons salt, optional; 1-1/2 cups milk; 1/4 cup crushed cornflakes; 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese or grated Parmesan cheese, optional; Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 5 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

My husband and I have five grown children and 13 grandchildren. This is the only kind of cooked turnips our kids will eat.

Ingredients

3 cups diced peeled turnips
2 cups water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoons salt, optional
1-1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup crushed cornflakes
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese or grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

Place the turnips, water and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
In another saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and salt if desired until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in turnips.
Pour into a greased 1-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cornflakes and cheese if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 128 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

My husband and I have five grown children and 13 grandchildren. This is the only kind of cooked turnips our kids will eat.

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