Thanksgiving Day Creamed Turnips

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 rutabaga (turnip)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup milk
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 peel the turnip, then dice into bite size chunks. place the turnips into a saucepan and fill with water until it barely reaches the top of the turnips. bring to a boil then cover. simmer for 5 minutes. drain the turnips.
• 2 place the turnips into the saucepan again and add water until almost covering the turnips. add the sugar and combine. bring to a boil then cover. simmer until the turnips are fork tender then drain all of the water except for a small amount on the bottom of the pan. reserve the turnips.
• 3 *note: the reason for boiling the turnips for the second time is to get rid of the bitterness.
• 4 meanwhile, in a separate pan, melt the butter over medium/high heat then add the flour. stir the mixture constantly to form a paste or roux. add the milk and continue to stir with a whisk until the mixture thickens. add the reserved turnips and combine. add salt and pepper to taste.
• 5 you may want to add a little extra milk as you may want a more thin consistency.
• 6 enjoy!