Turnip Gratin

Ingredients:

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbl butter, I only used a little over 1 tbl
• 1 1/2 pds turnips, peeled and cut in 1/8 inch slices, parboiled for 2-3 minutes and drained
• kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
• 1 tsp fresh or dried herbs, parsley, tarragon, thyme and oregano
• 1/2 cup gruyere cheese
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated and mixed with gruyere
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. F. Spray small baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange 1/3 of the parboiled turnip slices in a layer in bottom of dish. Sprinkle with garlic, salt and freshly ground pepper, herbs and 1/3 of the cheese, repeat layering, making three layers, finishing with cheese on top. Pour the cream over the turnips, sprinkle with the bread crumbs and bits of butter.

Bake 45 minutes in a 400 degree F oven

Serves 4