SCALLOPED PARSNIPS

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With Colby-Monterey Jack and crumbled bacon, this side dish always goes over well. It comes out of the oven golden brown and delicious.-Elaine Sabacky, Litchfield, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Place parsnips in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 minutes. Drain., Place half of the parsnips in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Combine the bread crumbs, cheese, salt and pepper; sprinkle half over parsnips. Repeat layers. , Pour cream over the top; sprinkle with bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.