Potato Turnip Bake Recipes

POTATO AND TURNIP BAKE

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium-high heat fry bacon until golden, stirring frequently (10 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Pour off bacon fat from skillet and reserve.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings in the skillet over medium heat.
• Add leeks to skillet cooking until softened and starting to brown (8-10 minutes). Transfer to a bowl.
• Heat another tablespoon of the bacon dripping in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the potatoes and cook until tender and golden brown, tossing and seasoing with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper (15 minutes). Add potatoes to bowl (with leeks).
• Repeat with remaining potoates.
• Heat 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in skillet over medium high heat. Add turnips and cook until tender and starting to brown, seaoning with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper (5 minutes). Add to bowl (with potatoes and leeks).
• Add carrot to skillet, stirring for 2 minutes before adding to bowl.
• Add remaining salt (1/4 teaspoon) and pepper (1/8 teaspoon) and fennel seeds to bowl and toss.
• Spread half of the vegetables in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon and cover with remaining vegetables. Chill to room temperature and then cover and chill overnight.
• Preheat oven to 425-degrees F.
• Bring vegetables to room temperature. Pour wine over all.
• Bake until wine has evaporated and top is browned (30 minutes).
• Sprinkle with parsley.

POTATO & TURNIP BAKE

Steps:

• Arrange potatoes, onions and turnip in layers in a lightly greased casserole dish.
• Whisk together the remaining ingredients and pour carefully over the vegetables.
• Bake, covered, in a moderate oven (180c) for 30 minutes.
• Remove cover and bake for a further 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

MASHED POTATO AND TURNIP GRATIN

Steps:

• Butter 11x7x2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Cook potatoes and turnips in heavy large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 35 minutes. Drain. Cool vegetables slightly and peel. Cut into large chunks; place in food processor. Add butter and process until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally. Add 1/4 cup cheese and pinch of ground nutmeg; blend briefly. Season puree to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon into prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. (Gratin can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake gratin uncovered until vegetables are hot and top is golden, about 25 minutes.

TURNIP BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place turnips in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain. , In a small bowl, combine turnips, 2 tablespoons butter and eggs. Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper and nutmeg; add to turnip mixture and mix well. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. , Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve immediately.

TURNIP & POTATO CASSEROLE, MONROE, LA

Steps:

• Cook potatoes & turnips in boiling salted water until tender. Drain.
• Rice & mash adding salt, pepper, & butter.
• Spoon mixture into 1 quart buttered casserole & top with grated cheese.
• Bake in 300 F oven until cheese has melted.

TURNIP AND SWEET POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In an 8-inch square baking dish, arrange a single layer of turnips and sweet potatoes, overlapping slightly. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with one-third of the flour. Repeat to make 3 more layers, sprinkling with salt, pepper, and flour between layers. Dot top layer with butter, then slowly pour broth and wine into dish, keeping layers intact. Cover with foil and bake until vegetables are tender when pierced with a knife, 45 minutes.
• Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees. Remove foil and sprinkle cheese over dish. Bake until cheese is golden and bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes. Let gratin sit 10 minutes before serving.