CHEESY TURNIPS AND CARROTS

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Mild-tasting turnips and carrots are wonderfully enhanced by ginger, onion and a mouthwatering creamy cheese sauce in this super side dish. The serving bowl is always empty at the end of the meal.-Sandra Melnychenko, Grandview, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chopped peeled turnips
2 cups sliced carrots
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup diced celery
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine turnips, carrots, ginger, water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender; drain and reserve liquid. Set vegetables aside. , In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender; stir in the flour, pepper and remaining salt. Add milk and the vegetable liquid; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in cheese until melted; stir in vegetables and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Nasr Awadh Shamzan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cheese.


E blood Money
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This dish is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Mr mominn islam
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Zakhya Gadson
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I'm not a fan of turnips, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Lakmal Fernando
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Waris Palari
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Kinsley Terry
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover cheese.


abdullah armani
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I used a vegan cheese sauce in this recipe and it was still delicious.


michael jenkins
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I made this dish in my slow cooker and it turned out great.


Fakhar Baloch
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


kalkidan meseret
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I served this dish with mashed potatoes and it was a perfect comfort food meal.


Abe Leon
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I used sharp cheddar cheese in this recipe and it gave it a really nice flavor.


Juan Dayton
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I added some diced ham to this dish and it was delicious.


Naomi Omondi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turnips.


Terry Dewey
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I'm not a big fan of turnips, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Wasillah Wasi
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a healthy and delicious way to get your veggies.


Travel with බොලේ
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


BuzzyBee
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Cheesy turnips and carrots were a hit with my family! The turnips were tender and flavorful, and the carrots added a nice sweetness. The cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy, and it all came together perfectly.