Healthy Vegetable Recipes - Turnips Au Gratin Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds turnips, peeled and thinly sliced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup half-and-half

• 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

• 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/2 medium onion, sliced

• Salt and pepper

Serves 6

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Steam the turnips until they're just tender (I steam mine in the microwave for 7 minutes on High).

3. While the turnips are cooking, combine the heavy cream and half-and-half in a saucepan over very low heat. Bring to a simmer.

4. When the cream is up to temperature, whisk in 2 2/3 cups of the cheese, a couple of tablespoons at a time. Stir each addition until it's completely melted before adding more. When all of the cheese is melted into the sauce, whisk in the horseradish and nutmeg. Turn off the burner.

5. Spray an 8 x 8-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Put about one­third of the turnips in the dish, and scatter half of the sliced onion over it. Add another layer of one-third of the turnips, half of the onions, and the final third of the turnips on top.

6. Pour the cheese sauce over the whole thing, and scatter the last 1/3 cup of cheese over the top. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden.