Description
Turnips Au Gratin is a comforting and indulgent side dish that elevates the humble turnip into a creamy, cheesy delight. With thinly sliced turnips layered with rich heavy cream and sharp cheddar cheese, this dish bakes to perfection, creating a golden crust that adds texture and flavor. Ideal for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, Turnips Au Gratin promises to impress with its delightful combination of sweetness and savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs turnips, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ? cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, for greasing and layering
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer half of the sliced turnips in the dish; pour half of the cream over them and sprinkle with half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining turnips, cream, and top with extra cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg