Cheesey Stuffed Turnips Recipe

Turnips are actually a fine tasting vegetable. Check them out

• Meal Type: Sidedish
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour

Ingredients

• 6 med. turnips, peeled
• 3/4 c. crushed saltine crackers
• 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 c. milk (not used all together)
• 5 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted (not used all together)
• Paprika
• 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Cook turnips, covered, in boiling salted water 25 minutes or until tender.
2. Hollow out each turnip, leaving a 1/2-inch shell.
3. Finely chop turnip centers (should have about 1 cup of chopped turnip).
4. Combine crushed crackers, cheese, 1/4 cup of milk and 3 tablespoons of butter.
5. Fill turnips with cheese mixture. Place in a greased 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking pan. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with paprika.
6. Bake, covered, in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more.
7. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter; blend in flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add remaining milk. Cook and stir until bubbly.
8. Cook 2 minutes more. Stir in chopped turnip. Heat through. Spoon sauce over turnips. Makes 6 servings.