Root Vegetable Gratin

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Coat 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
3. 3
   Layer parsnips over bottom of dish.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with salt, pepper and and 1 tablespoon flour.
5. 5
   Layer carrots over parsnips.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining tablespoon flour.
7. 7
   Layer turnips over carrots, then cover with apples and onion rings.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with salt.
9. 9
   Pour milk over vegetables.
10. 10
    Cover with aluminum foil, sealing edges well.
11. 11
    Bake until vegetables are tender and completely cooked, about 1 hour.
12. 12
    Remove from oven, uncover and sprinkle with cheese.
13. 13
    Return to oven and bake until top is browned, about 30 minutes.
14. 14
    Let sit 5 to 10 minutes before serving.