Golden Turnip Au Gratin Recipe
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 10-12 whole raw almonds
  • 1 heaping tablespoon breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 ½ pounds turnips (about 3 medium-sized turnips)
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 1 tablespoon butter, plus more for greasing
Directions
  1. Place the almonds in a food processor and process until roughly ground. If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop them with a chef's knife.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the ground almonds, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, parsley, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
  3. Wash and peel the turnips and thinly slice them with a knife or mandoline slicer.
  4. Place the turnips, milk, saffron threads, and ¼ teaspoon of salt in a medium saucepan and stir gently to mix.
  5. Heat the pan on medium until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
  6. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until most of the milk has evaporated and the turnips are fork-tender. Stir occasionally to coat the turnips in the liquid, being careful not to break them.
  7. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 F.
  8. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter.
  9. When the turnips are almost finished cooking, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small pan. Set aside.
  10. Gently arrange the turnip slices at the bottom of the baking pan in a layer 1 or 2 slices high.
  11. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the turnips.
  12. Pour the melted butter evenly on top.
  13. Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes until the tops of the turnips are crispy and golden brown.
  14. Let cool for 10 minutes and serve.