Turnips Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. turnips, peeled and diced
1/4 c. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
2 c. milk
1/2 c. sharp cheese, grated
1 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. melted butter

Preparation

Cook turnips in boiling salted water until almost tender, about 5 minutes.
Drain well.
Melt 1/4 cup butter in saucepan; stir in flour, salt and pepper.
Add milk all at once.
Cook quickly, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Remove from heat; add cheese and stir to blend.
Stir sauce into cooked turnips and pour into buttered baking dish.
Mix crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over top.
Bake until golden in 10 x 6 x 2-inch casserole in 375\u00b0 oven for 30 minutes.
Serves 6 to 8.