Best 8 Turnip And Onion Gratin Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of turnip and onion gratin, a culinary masterpiece that combines the earthy sweetness of turnips with the pungent flavor of onions, harmonized in a creamy sauce and topped with a golden crust. This delectable dish is a symphony of textures, flavors, and aromas that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey, exploring the nuances of turnip and onion gratin, providing you with expert tips and tricks to achieve perfection in your very own kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TURNIP GRATIN



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Provided by Richard Blais

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds turnips
3 cups heavy cream
2 thyme sprigs
1 head garlic, cut in half along the equator
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
Parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the turnips using a mandoline. Set aside.
  • For the custard: In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, combine cream, thyme, garlic, nutmeg, and salt and pepper. Bring to just below a simmer and cook until thickened slightly, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • To assemble: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a 2-quart baking dish, add a thin layer of custard to cover the bottom. Then add a layer of turnips followed by a layer of cheese. Repeat the process of layering until all of the ingredients are used up, making 3 to 4 layers. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until turnips are fork-tender with a golden crispy crust forms, about 15 minutes longer. Garnish with parsley and serve.

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

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

CHEESY TURNIP AND POTATO GRATIN



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Replacing turnip for some of the potatoes not only reduces carbs but also adds another layer of flavor. I also chose to use half-and-half over whipping cream to lighten things up a bit.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon unsalted butter, or as needed
1 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled
1 large turnip, peeled
1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9-inch gratin dish.
  • Using a mandoline, slice potatoes and turnip into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
  • Layer 1/2 of the potatoes and turnips in the bottom of the gratin dish. Sprinkle 1/2 of the thyme leaves over the vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and top with 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Layer remaining 1/2 of the potatoes and turnips on top of the cheese. Sprinkle remaining thyme leaves over the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper again. Pour half-and-half evenly over the top and cover with remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until browned and bubbly, about 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 37.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 184.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

TURNIP AND ONION GRATIN



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Categories     Onion     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Turnip     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 pound turnips, peeled and grated
1 onion, chopped fine
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan
1/3 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a bowl toss the turnips and the onion with the cornstarch, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste and transfer the mixture to a buttered 9-inch-square baking dish, patting it down. Drizzle the cream evenly over the mixture, sprinkle the mixture with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan, and bake the gratin in the middle of a preheated 375°F. oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden.

TURNIP GRATIN



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h7m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 bundle thyme
Pinch of cayenne
Kosher salt
1/2 stick butter, plus extra for baking dish
2 pounds turnips, peeled and sliced very thin (mandoline works best)
1 1/2 cups grated parmigiano

Steps:

  • Special Equipment: mandolin, 11 by 7-inch baking dish
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Put the cream, garlic, thyme and cayenne in a saucepan and season it with salt. Taste to make sure it is adequately seasoned. Bring the cream to a boil and then turn off the heat. Let the mixture steep for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Butter the baking dish and layer in 1/3 of the sliced turnips. Sprinkle 1/3 of the grated cheese over the turnips and dot with 1/3 of the butter. Remove the thyme and garlic from the cream and pour 1/3 of the cream over the turnips. Repeat this process 2 more times until all of the ingredients are used up.
  • Cover the dish with foil, place on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes, until golden. When done a fork should slide in and out of the center of the dish easily.
  • For easier serving, let the dish rest 10 to 12 minutes before serving.
  • Who knew a turnip could be soooooooooooooo good!

TURNIP AND ONION HOT DISH



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This is a delicious dish that goes well with most winter main dishes. It is very easy to make and is a good alternative to scalloped potatoes.

Provided by JenSmith

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs turnips (about 6 large)
2 large onions, thinly sliced
salt and pepper
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Peel turnips, cut in half lenthwise, then slice each half crosswise into thin slices.
  • Arrange alternate layers of turnip and onion in a greased 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Dissolve bouillon cube in boiling water and pour over vegetables.
  • Dot with butter or margarine.
  • Cover casserole with foil or lid and bake 1 hour 15 minutes, or until turnips are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.1, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 254.5, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 8, Protein 2

TURNIP AND BLUE CHEESE GRATIN



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This is my favorite gratin, very hearty and full of taste! I have tried several veggie combos and this is by far the best!

Provided by Chelsea

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cloves garlic, smashed
salt and pepper to taste
¾ cup half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 large leek - cleaned, and cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds
2 large turnips, peeled and sliced
1 cup cubed butternut squash
4 large mushrooms, sliced
2 large carrots, sliced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 2 quart casserole dish, rub with one of the garlic cloves, and sprinkle with a little salt. Set aside.
  • Heat the half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the thyme, bay leaf and both garlic cloves. Remove from the heat just before it boils.
  • Place the leek, turnip, squash, mushrooms and carrots into a large saucepan and fill with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, cover and steam over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Drain and layer vegetables into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle rosemary in between the layers. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle blue cheese and Gruyere cheese over the top. Strain the half-and-half and pour into the casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and sauce is thick, about 40 minutes. Uncover for the last 20 minutes to allow the top to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 373.6 mg, Sugar 8 g

PEARL ONION AND TURNIP GRATIN



Pearl Onion and Turnip Gratin image

Categories     Onion     Side     Broil     Turnip     Winter     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

20 ounces pearl onions
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
2 cups canned beef broth
8 cups diced peeled turnips (from about 6 large)
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 cups grated Gruyère cheese (about 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Boil onions in large saucepan of boiling salted water 3 minutes to loosen skin. Drain. Peel onions.
  • Bring chicken and beef broths to boil in large pot. Add turnips; reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 3 cups broth. Melt butter in same pot over medium-low heat. Add flour and thyme; stir 1 minute. Whisk 3 cups broth into pan, increase heat to medium-high and whisk until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Add onions, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in cream and turnips. Simmer until vegetables are coated with sauce, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, cover and refrigerate in pan. Rewarm over low heat.)
  • Preheat broiler. Transfer mixture to 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle gratin with cheese. Broil until cheese melts and browns in spots and vegetables are heated through, about 5 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of turnips for a more complex flavor. Try using a mix of white, purple, and yellow turnips.
  • To save time, use pre-sliced onions. You can also use a food processor to slice the onions.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the turnips.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent the gratin from burning.
  • Cook the gratin until the top is golden brown and the turnips are tender.
  • Serve the gratin immediately with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Turnip and onion gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The turnips and onions are cooked in a creamy sauce and then topped with Gruyère cheese. The gratin is baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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