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Turnips Au Gratin

This Turnips Au Gratin make a beautiful presentation featuring tender layers of turnips baked in a flavorful cheese sauce. It's the ultimate side dish for special occasions or weeknight meals.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 244 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds turnips
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 5 ounces gruyere cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon thyme
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a saucepan over medium low heat, add in the butter and once melted, sauté the garlic for about 15 seconds, making sure not to brown it.
  3. Add in the rest of the ingredients, except for the turnips. Allow the cheeses to melt, whisking often.
  4. Once melted, remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly while you prepare the turnips.
  5. Peel the turnips, then slice them very thin. I used a mandolin slicer to ensure all the slices were the same thickness and will cook evenly.
  6. Take a pie dish or other round baking dish, brush it with olive oil, then arrange the turnip slices in concentric circles. This is not required, but it does make the presentation a little extra special.
  7. Pour the cheese sauce over the tops of all the turnips, making sure they are all covered.
  8. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, then allow to cool slightly before cutting into and serving.

Notes

  • If you can't find Gruyere cheese, you can use Swiss instead.  
  • If you can't find mascarpone cheese, you can use cream cheese, just be sure to adjust your macros since mascarpone has less carbs.
  • While you certainly don't have to arrange the turnips in concentric circles, it does make a nicer presentation.  Alternatively you can just layer them in your casserole dish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244

% Daily Value*

Calories 244kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.