Turnip Gratin
This creamy Turnip Gratin is a comforting dish that brings together tender turnip slices layered in a velvety, herb-infused cream sauce. Baked to golden perfection with a crisp topping of melted cheese, this side dish is a hearty addition to any meal.
Recipe - Lafayette #623
Turnip Gratin
Prep Time90 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time60 Minutes
Calories400
Ingredients
4 medium turnips (approx. 2 lbs)
1/2 stick butter, cut into pieces (plus extra for greasing dish)
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups sharp cheddar, grated
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Peel the turnips. Cut off the tops and bottoms. Using a mandoline or the slicing attachment on a food processor, slice the turnips very thin.
- Butter an 8 x 8 baking dish. Layer 1/3 of the turnips in the bottom. Top with 1/3 of the cream, a few pieces of butter and 1/3 of the cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients. Sprinkle the top with salt and pepper.
- Cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil, and bake for 15 more minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving:
Calories: 400, Fat: 37 g (23 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 110 mg, Sodium: 280 mg, Carbohydrates: 10 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 9 g.
90 minutes
Prep Time
60 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
400
Calories
Shop Ingredients
Makes 8 servings
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Nutritional Information
Per Serving:
Calories: 400, Fat: 37 g (23 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 110 mg, Sodium: 280 mg, Carbohydrates: 10 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 9 g.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Peel the turnips. Cut off the tops and bottoms. Using a mandoline or the slicing attachment on a food processor, slice the turnips very thin.
- Butter an 8 x 8 baking dish. Layer 1/3 of the turnips in the bottom. Top with 1/3 of the cream, a few pieces of butter and 1/3 of the cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients. Sprinkle the top with salt and pepper.
- Cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil, and bake for 15 more minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.