Best Sliced Turnip Bacon Bake Recipes

TURNIP GRATIN

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A turnip gratin can be a rich, creamy affair, but this lighter version made with low-fat milk is equally delicious and comforting. When you use low-fat milk for a gratin, you will find quite a bit of liquid in the pan when you pull the dish from the oven. Let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes and the turnips will reabsorb the moisture. If any liquid remains in the dish, it's delicious spooned over the gratin.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

Butter or olive oil for the baking dish
1 garlic clove, cut in half
2 pounds turnips, preferably small ones, peeled and sliced in thin rounds
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (about 1 cup tightly packed)
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk (1 percent or 2 percent)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Butter or oil a 2-quart baking dish or gratin dish. Rub the sides and bottom with the cut clove of garlic.
Place the sliced turnips in a bowl and season generously with salt and pepper. Add half the cheese and the thyme and toss together, then transfer to the gratin dish and pour on the milk. It should just cover the turnips.
Place in the oven and bake 30 minutes. Push the turnips down into the milk with the back of a large spoon. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and return to the oven. Bake another 40 to 50 minutes, until all of the milk is absorbed, the turnips are soft and the dish is nicely browned on top and around the edges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 289, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 966 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MOM'S TURNIPS

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Even those who hate turnips will change their tune after trying this recipe, trust me.

Provided by Karen

Categories Side Dish Vegetables

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 turnips, peeled and chopped
1 pound bacon
4 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
½ cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add turnips; cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside. Reserve bacon fat.
In the large bowl, combine turnips, bacon, reserved bacon fat and brown sugar. Mix together and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 622.8 mg, Sugar 20.1 g