Turnips Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. diced pared turnips
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. milk
3/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
3/4 c. fine bread crumbs (dry)

Preparation

Place turnips in boiling water.
Add salt and sugar; cover and cook 12 minutes.
Drain.
In saucepan, melt butter or margarine. Blend in flour, salt and pepper; remove from heat and blend in the milk.
Return to heat and cook, stirring, until thickened.
Add cheese.
In a casserole dish, layer alternately turnips and cheese sauce.
Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.