Potato and Turnip Bake

Comfort food that is a do-ahead dish (needs to chill overnight--not included in prep time).Recipe source: Bon Appetit (November 1987)

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb bacon, cut into 1/4 inch chunks
• 1  lb leek, white and light green parts only, sliced 1/8-inch thick
• 2 1⁄2 lbs potatoes, peeled and halved lengthwise and cut 1/4-inch thick
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 3⁄4 lb turnip, peeled and halved lengthwise and cut 1/4 inch thick
• 1  carrot, peeled and grated
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
• 1⁄2 cup red wine
• 2  tablespoons parsley, minced

Directions

1. In a skillet over medium-high heat fry bacon until golden, stirring frequently (10 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
2. Pour off bacon fat from skillet and reserve.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings in the skillet over medium heat.
4. Add leeks to skillet cooking until softened and starting to brown (8-10 minutes). Transfer to a bowl.
5. Heat another tablespoon of the bacon dripping in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the potatoes and cook until tender and golden brown, tossing and seasoing with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper (15 minutes). Add potatoes to bowl (with leeks).
6. Repeat with remaining potoates.
7. Heat 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in skillet over medium high heat. Add turnips and cook until tender and starting to brown, seaoning with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper (5 minutes). Add to bowl (with potatoes and leeks).
8. Add carrot to skillet, stirring for 2 minutes before adding to bowl.
9. Add remaining salt (1/4 teaspoon) and pepper (1/8 teaspoon) and fennel seeds to bowl and toss.
10. Spread half of the vegetables in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon and cover with remaining vegetables. Chill to room temperature and then cover and chill overnight.
11. Preheat oven to 425-degrees F.
12. Bring vegetables to room temperature. Pour wine over all.
13. Bake until wine has evaporated and top is browned (30 minutes).
14. Sprinkle with parsley.