Turnip Au Gratin

• 4 c. fresh turnips (1 1/2 lb.)
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 4 Tbsp. margarine, divided
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 3/4 c. grated sharp cheese
• 1/2 dry bread crumbs or Ritz crackers

1. Bring about 1/2-inch water to boil in a pan.
2. Add turnips, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3. Cover; cook until tender.
4. Drain; remove and set aside.
5. In saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons margarine. Blend in flour, pepper and remaining salt.
6. Cook 1 minute.
7. Remove and gradually stir in milk.
8. Return to heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.
9. Add cheese; stir until melted. Mix cheese sauce and turnips together.
10. Put into baking dish. Melt remaining margarine; add bread crumbs. Sprinkle over turnips. Bake at 350u0b0 for 15 minutes or until crumbs are toasted.

fresh turnips, sugar, margarine, flour, salt, pepper, milk, cheese, bread crumbs

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=55861 (may not work)