Cheesy Turnip Delight
1-1/2 pounds turnip roots, peeled & thinly sliced
2 Tablespoons butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
2/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped celery
3 Tablespoons flour
1-1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
3 Tablespoons bread or cracker crumbs
Cook turnips in boiling, salted water to cover- when just tender-drain-set aside. Saute onion, green pepper and celery in butter until tender, sprinkle with flour and cook 1 or 2 minutes. Add milk and stir until blended and thickened. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Combine cheese sauce with turnips, put in baking dish-top with crumbs. Broil until crumbs brown.