Turnips Baked With Cheese

Submitted by Cecily Parsley

"Baking the turnips beforehand facilitates peeling. A very old root veggetable side dish, based ona medieval recipe. Enjoyed even by avowed turnip-haters."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 6 small turnips
• olive oil
• 1 -2 ounce grated cheddar cheese
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1⁄3 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• salt & pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F
2. Wash turnips and place them in a roasting pan coated with olive oil. Roast about 45 minutes until tender. Peel and slice thinly.
3. Butter a small casserole dish abd fill with alternating layers of turnips and cheese. Sprinkle 1 tsp of brown sugar over each layer of turnips before adding a layer of cheese, lasagna-style.
4. Mix together melted butter, bread crumbs, Parmesan, salt and pepper and nutmeg and sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Return to oven and bake for 10-15 minutes more, uncovered.