Creamed turnips are a classic side dish, offering a creamy and comforting flavor that pairs well with a variety of entrees. This humble vegetable easily becomes an elegant dish with just a few simple ingredients. Steamed or boiled turnips are bathed in a velvety sauce, typically made with a roux of butter and flour, milk, and seasonings. The result is a dish that is both satisfying and sophisticated, sure to become a favorite at your table.
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THANKSGIVING DAY CREAMED TURNIPS
This recipe has been a family favorite for years. It has been passed down from my Grandmother and has since been requested every Thanksgiving holiday.
Provided by Carrie G
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the turnip in a saucepan with enough water to cover the cubes; place the saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 5 minutes; drain water and return turnip to saucepan.
- Return the saucepan to medium heat. Pour enough fresh water over the turnips to cover; add the sugar. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until turnip pieces are fork tender; drain.
- Melt the butter in a separate saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir the flour into the butter to make a roux. Whisk in the milk until the mixture thickens. Add the turnips and stir gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 64.4 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
CREAMED TURNIPS
Categories Milk/Cream Side Thanksgiving Vegetarian High Fiber Turnip Thyme Clove Simmer Boil Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Peel and quarter turnips. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook turnips until tender, 15 to 20 minutes, and drain in a colander. Chop shallots.
- In a heavy saucepan bring milk and cream just to a simmer and keep hot over low heat. In a 4-quart heavy kettle cook shallots in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add thyme, salt, peppercorns, cloves, and bay leaves and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add flour and cook roux, stirring, 3 minutes. Whisk in hot milk mixture all at once and bring to a boil over moderately high heat, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to moderately low and simmer sauce, whisking occasionally, 15 minutes. Pour sauce through a sieve into a large heavy saucepan and discard solids. Into sauce stir white pepper, nutmeg, and salt to taste. Turnips and sauce may be made up to this point 1 day ahead and kept separately in bowls, covered and chilled.
- Return sauce to a simmer and add turnips. Cook mixture, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until turnips are heated through.
- Garnish turnips with parsley.
THANKSGIVING DAY CREAMED TURNIPS
This recipe has been a family favorite for years. It has been passed down from my grandmother and has since been requested every Thanksgiving holiday.
Provided by Carrie G
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the turnip, then dice into bite size chunks. Place the turnips into a saucepan and fill with water until it barely reaches the top of the turnips. Bring to a boil then cover. Simmer for 5 minutes. Drain the turnips.
- Place the turnips into the saucepan again and add water until almost covering the turnips. Add the sugar and combine. Bring to a boil then cover. Simmer until the turnips are fork tender then drain all of the water except for a small amount on the bottom of the pan. Reserve the turnips.
- *Note: The reason for boiling the turnips for the second time is to get rid of the bitterness.
- Meanwhile, in a separate pan, melt the butter over medium/high heat then add the flour. Stir the mixture constantly to form a paste or roux. Add the milk and continue to stir with a whisk until the mixture thickens. Add the reserved turnips and combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- You may want to add a little extra milk as you may want a more thin consistency.
- ENJOY!
THANKSGIVING DAY CREAMED TURNIPS
Steps:
- Place the turnip in a saucepan with enough water to cover the cubes; place the saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 5 minutes; drain water and return turnip to saucepan.
- Return the saucepan to medium heat. Pour enough fresh water over the turnips to cover; add the sugar. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until turnip pieces are fork tender; drain.
- Melt the butter in a separate saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir the flour into the butter to make a roux. Whisk in the milk until the mixture thickens. Add the turnips and stir gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- Choose turnips that are firm and smooth, with no signs of blemishes or bruises.
- Peel the turnips before cooking to remove the tough outer skin.
- Cut the turnips into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Blanch the turnips in boiling water for a few minutes to remove their bitterness.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot to cook the turnips so that they don't scorch.
- Add a little bit of sugar to the cooking liquid to help caramelize the turnips.
- Season the turnips with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
- Serve the turnips as a side dish or main course.
Conclusion:
Creamed turnips are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they can be a healthy addition to any diet. With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can easily make creamed turnips at home. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy turnips, give creamed turnips a try!
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