turnip leek gruyere cheese bake
Yay! I created a fantastic new recipe to use my turnips and leeks. Turnips are a highly underrated vegetable and can easily take the place of potatoes in a number of recipes. If you've been hesitant about trying turnips, give this yummy, creamy and cheesy dish a try. The ingredients work perfectly together. I also like the fact that it's a one-pot dish. I didn't add salt and do not think it needs it because of the saltiness of the Gruyere and the bouillon. The hunky hubby couldn't get enough of this stuff and I hope it's is a winner at your house too!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Whether you serve this during the holidays or for a weeknight meal, this one-pot side dish will be delicious. It sounds fancy, but the hardest part is cleaning the leeks and slicing the turnips. We love the nutty flavor Gruyere adds to the dish. A great substitute for scalloped potatoes that will make your kitchen smell amazing while it bakes.
Ingredients
- 2 medium turnips, peeled and sliced very thin
- 1 - leek, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup chicken bouillon
- 1/2 cup cream or half and half
- - black pepper
How To Make turnip leek gruyere cheese bake
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 F. This is a layered dish in an oven proof skillet, so you will be creating layers of turnips, leeks, garlic, cheese, bouillon, cream and pepper. -
Step 2Peel turnips. I used a mandolin slicer to make thin slices. Smash garlic cloves and finely dice. Wash leek well and dice.
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Step 3In your skillet dice up 1 tablespoon of butter, cover the bottom with a layer of sliced turnips, a little of the leeks, garlic, and cheese. Drizzle a little of the chicken bouillon and cream over the top of the layer and sprinkle with course-ground pepper. Top with another tablespoon of butter.
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Step 4Repeat this process again and again until the turnip slices are all used.
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Step 5Top the final cheese layer with a little more butter. I actually got 3 layers out of just 2 medium turnips.
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Step 6Bake in preheated oven for 35-45 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly and turnips test to done.
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