Turnip Bake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 pounds turnips, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add turnips to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes more.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, milk, salt, and pepper. Gradually add to the skillet while whisking constantly.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
6. Stir in cheddar cheese.
7. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over the baking dish.
9. Bake for 45 minutes, or until turnips are tender and topping is golden brown.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):

• Calories: 220
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 10g
• Sodium: 300mg

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and cheesy
• Packed with vegetables
• Versatile and can be served as a side or main dish

User Comments:

• "This turnip bake was a hit with my family. The vegetables were tender and the sauce was so flavorful." - Jane
• "I love that this dish is so healthy and easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner." - Mary
• "The Panko breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again." - John

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To save time, you can use pre-cut turnips from the supermarket.
• If you don't have Panko breadcrumbs, you can use regular breadcrumbs instead.
• Let the turnip bake cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it set and make it easier to slice.