Best 4 Creamed Turnips Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

THANKSGIVING DAY CREAMED TURNIPS



Thanksgiving Day Creamed Turnips image

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

1 large turnip, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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



Creamed Turnips image

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

3 pounds medium turnips (about 9)
4 shallots
4 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 black peppercorns
6 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
white pepper
freshly grated nutmeg
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley leaves

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



Thanksgiving Day Creamed Turnips image

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

1 rutabaga (Turnip)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup milk
salt
pepper

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



THANKSGIVING DAY CREAMED TURNIPS image

Categories     Vegetable     Side

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large turnip, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 recipe (to taste) salt and ground black pepper

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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