French Turnips Swede Or Rutabaga Recipes

SAUTEED YELLOW TURNIPS (SWEDE OR RUTABAGA)

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet and sauté the turnips until soft and deep yellow in colour.
• Season with salt, pepper and brown sugar.
• Serve hot.

FRENCH TURNIPS (SWEDE OR RUTABAGA)

Steps:

• Blend together the mashed turnip, egg, butter, savory, salt and pepper.
• Stir well.
• Place in a butter baking dish.
• Top with a thick white sauce made with the butter flour and milk.
• Sprinkle on the grated cheese.
• Bake in 400 degree oven for 25 minutes.

FINNISH YELLOW TURNIP (SWEDE OR RUTABAGA) BAKE

Steps:

• Peel& cube turnip.
• You should have at least 9 cups.
• Place in a large saucepan& cover with water.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover& reduce heat so water gently bubbles.
• Cook until tender, from 25-30 minutes.
• Then drain.
• Using potato masher or electric mixer, mash turnip.
• Stir in 2 tbsp butter until melted, then mix in milk.
• Stil 1/2 cup bread crumbs with sugars& seasonings.
• Stir into turnip.
• If baking right away, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• BUtter a 9x13" baking dish or coat with cooking spray.
• Spread turnip evenly in pan and run fork over top to create a rough appearance.
• Sprinkle with 2 tbsp bread crumbs& drizzle with 1 tbsp melted butter.
• Bake uncovered in centre of oven until centre is hot& crumbs are golden-tipped- about 45 minutes.
• Serve right away with roast turkey, chicken, pork or beef.
• Note: To make ahead, prepare completely.
• Do not bake.
• Cover& refrigerate for up to 2 days.
• A cold casserole may need 55-60 minutes baking time.
• If frozen, turnip's texture may soften& water out.

IRISH RUTABAGAS(SWEDES OR YELLOW TURNIPS) WITH CARAMELIZED ONION

Steps:

• Heat Olive oil in a heavy skillet add the onions, cook over low heat for approximately 45 minutes or until they are golden and caramelized.
• Meanwhile boil the rutabagas in salted water, cook until soft, drain and mash well then beat in the butter.
• Stir in the caramelized onions, taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve piping hot (reheat in the oven if necessary).

MASHED RUTABAGA (YELLOW TURNIP OR SWEDE) AND POTATO

Steps:

• Place the rutabaga in a 6 quart pot with ample water and a pinch of salt. Boil for 15 minutes.
• Add the turnips and potatoes and boil 15 minutes more, until all the vegetables are tender.
• Drain well.
• Mash the vegetables with the remaining ingredients. (I do it right in the pot.) You can also use an immersion blender to puree them.

MASHED YELLOW TURNIPS (SWEDE OR RUTABAGA) WITH CRISPY SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Slice the shallots crosswise into very thin rings.
• In a saucepan, heat the oil with 3 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat until it begins to bubble.
• Reduce the heat to low, add the shallots and cook until they are a rich golden brown, about 30-40 minutes; stir the shallots occasionally while they are cooking to make sure they brown evenly.
• Remove the shallots from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Once the shallots have dried and crisped, in about 15 minutes, they can be stored in a cool place, covered, for several days.
• Serve the shallots at room temperature.
• Peel the turnips to remove their waxy skins, and cut them into generous 1-inch chunks.
• Place them in a saucepan with water to cover and 1 teaspoon of salt.
• Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, until easily pierced by a paring knife, about 35 minutes.
• In a separate saucepan, heat the milk and 6 tablespoons butter over low heat until the butter has melted and the milk just begins to simmer.
• Drain the turnips, and puree (in several batches, if necessary) in a food processor.
• With the motor running, add the melted butter and milk in a steady stream; the turnips should be very smooth.
• Return the turnip puree to the saucepan, season with 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper and reheat, stirring over a medium flame.
• Serve piping hot, sprinkled generously with crispy shallots.