Turnip Casserole with Porcini Crumb Topping
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 pounds small turnips, peeled
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- Preheat the oven to 375 and butter a shallow 2-quart ceramic baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer.
- Whisk in the garlic and mustard and season with salt and pepper.
- Keep warm.
- Using a mandoline, slice the turnips crosswise 1/8 inch thick.
- Arrange half of the turnip slices in the prepared baking dish, overlapping them slightly.
- Pour half of the cream mixture over the turnips and sprinkle 1/4 cup of the grated cheese on top.
- Repeat with the remaining turnip slices and cream.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the turnips are tender.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the porcini until they resemble coarse crumbs.
- Add the panko and pulse 4 times.
- Transfer the crumbs to a small bowl and whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and uncover.
- Sprinkle the porcini crumbs evenly over the top and bake for about 20 minutes, until the cream is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
heavy cream, garlic, mustard, kosher salt, cheese, porcini mushrooms
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/turnip-casserole-porcini-crumb-topping (may not work)