Turnip Casserole

This is very good with game.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds turnips, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup grated sharp cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Cook turnips in boiling, salted water to cover until just tender. Drain. Sauté in butter the onion, green pepper and celery until tender. Sprinkle with flour and cook 1 minute.
2. Add milk and stir until thickened. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
3. Combine cheese sauce with turnips, place in baking dish and top with crumbs.
4. Brown under broiler. May be prepared ahead and run under broiler just before serving.