Thanksgiving Day Creamed Turnips

In this recipe, turnips are boiled twice and mixed with a roux for a simple and tasty side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 88 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.