Scalloped Parsnips

Directions

1. 1
   Scrub the parsnips clean, cook for 20 to 30 minutes, or until tender, in lightly salted boiling water, and drain.
2. 2
   Scrape off the outer skin, split the parsnips lengthwise, and pull out the stringy cores.
3. 3
   Place the parsnips in a shallow baking dish, and cover with a sauce made with the fat, flour, and milk or cream, and salt.
4. 4
   Cover the top with the bread crumbs and bake in a moderate oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve in the baking dish.