Twice Baked Turnips
Elevate your side dish game with these rich and creamy Twice Baked Turnips—an elegant twist on a classic comfort food! Perfectly roasted turnips serve as the star of this dish, their centers scooped out and blended with a luxurious mixture of butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Each turnip is then refilled and baked again until irresistibly golden and bubbly. This recipe is not only a low-carb alternative to twice baked potatoes but also a flavorful way to showcase the natural sweetness of turnips. Garnished with fresh chives, these savory bites are perfect for dinner parties, holiday feasts, or any time you’re craving a unique and satisfying addition to your table. Ready in just over an hour, these Twice Baked Turnips are as easy to make as they are impressive to serve!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Turnips
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and peel the turnips. Cut them in half and lightly coat in olive oil.
Place the turnips cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, or until tender and lightly golden.
Once roasted, remove the turnips from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Then, carefully scoop out the center of each turnip half with a spoon, leaving a small border intact. Place the scooped-out flesh in a mixing bowl.
To the mixing bowl, add the butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash the mixture with a potato masher or fork until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the mashed turnip mixture back into the hollowed-out turnip halves. Place them back on the baking sheet.
Sprinkle any remaining Parmesan cheese over the filled turnips, then bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for another 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh chives before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your Twice Baked Turnips as a delicious and healthy side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
949 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.6 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.3 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 193 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 3535 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 613 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1041 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
