How to Prepare Carrots & Turnips Ahead of a Meal
When it comes to cooking meals, you want to save as much work by preparing portions ahead of time. Vegetables are a good candidate to be made ahead, and if you want to serve carrots and turnips, you can make these the night before, then put them in the oven an hour before serving. This gratin will also reheat well if you have any leftovers.
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Things You'll Need
- 3/4 lb. carrots, shredded 3/4 lb. turnips, peeled, shredded 1/2 c. green onions, sliced 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped 3 c. milk 1/4 c. cornstarch 1 egg 1/2 c. cheese, shredded (See tip) 1/2 c. saltine crackers, crushed (See tip) (optional) Salt and pepper 2 qt. baking dish Cooking spray Bowl Mixing spoon Saucepan Whisk
Instructions
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Coat the inside of the baking dish with cooking spray.
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Toss the carrots, turnips, 3 tbsp. cornstarch, green onions, salt and pepper, and parsley in a bowl until combined. Place in a single layer in the bottom of the baking dish.
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Put 1/4 c. milk into a small saucepan with the remaining 1 tbsp. cornstarch and whisk to combine. Pour in the rest of the milk and bring the mixture slowly to a boil over medium heat, stirring the entire time. Let the milk simmer over medium heat while you follow Step 4.
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Beat the egg in a small bowl. Stir the milk with the whisk with one hand, and use the other hand to slowly stream the beaten egg into the milk. This will slowly temper the egg and prevent it from scrambling.
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Immediately pour the milk and egg mixture into the baking dish over the vegetables. Place the baking dish in the refrigerator until one hour before serving.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and sprinkle the cheese over the baking dish.
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Bake the gratin for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle the crushed crackers over the top and return to the oven for 15 more minutes to brown the top and crisp the crackers.
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Tips & Warnings
You can use any type of cheese in your house, but sharp cheddar and Parmesan are good choices. The crushed crackers are optional, and you can use any type you have on hand.
