Turnip Casserole

Name: Turnip Casserole
Ingredients: 2 pounds turnips, peeled and chopped; 1/4 cup butter or margarine, divided; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup milk; 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated white Cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds turnips, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup butter or margarine, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated white Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs

Directions

1

Combine turnips and water to cover in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well; transfer to a large bowl, and mash with a potato masher.
2

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat; add onion, and saute 3 minutes or until tender.
3

Add onion, milk, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and remaining 3 tablespoons butter to mashed turnips, stirring to combine. Spoon into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
4

Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.