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.

Monir Miah
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Bhupendra Patel
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jawad Ali
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook turnips and carrots, and this recipe is a great option. It's simple, healthy, and delicious.


Chloe Daniel
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turnips and carrots. It's a quick and easy way to get a healthy meal on the table.


Dagi Dagi tube
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together quickly. The results are always delicious.


Thembisile Mkhonza
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian meal. The turnips and carrots are a healthy and filling option, and the cheese sauce adds a lot of flavor.


My kitchen
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I'm not a big fan of turnips, but this recipe changed my mind. The turnips were perfectly cooked and the cheese sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jessica colon
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The cheese sauce is a great way to hide the turnips and carrots, and the kids love it!


Kiran Sunark
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of turnips and carrots, and the cheese sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Kirumira N Wilfred
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The turnips and carrots are a healthy and affordable option, and the cheese sauce makes them extra tasty.


Ariel Garcia
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The turnips and carrots are always cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce is always creamy and flavorful.


Nina neju
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This dish was a hit with my family! The turnips and carrots were perfectly tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.