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Turnip Casserole




Source of Recipe


Southern Living Magazine, October 2004


Recipe Introduction


Makes 4 servings
Prep: 15 min, cook 25 min
Preheat over: 350 degrees
Bake: 30 min


List of Ingredients




2 lbs turnips, peeled and chopped
¼ C butter or margarine, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
½ C milk
1 ½ C (6 oz) grated white Cheddar cheese, divided
½ t salt
½ t pepper
1/3 C Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs

Recipe



Combine turnips and water to cover in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well; transfer to a large bowl, and mash with a potato masher.

Melt 1 T butter in a skillet over medium heat; add onion, and sauté 3 minutes or until tender.

Add onion, milk, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper and remaining 3 tablespoons butter to mashed turnips, stirring to combine. Spoon into a lightly greased 11 x 7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs and remaining ½ cup Cheddar cheese.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.