Kitchen

[LouisianaAnn]

This recipe comes from my friend, Leah Chase. I have her permission to share.

Stuffed Turnips

6 medium turnips

Water to cover

2 tsp. salt

1 lb. pork sausage

1/4 cup chopped onions

1 clove garlic, mashed and chopped

1 Tbsp. chopped parsley

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

1/2 cup bread crumbs

butter

Remove tops and ends from turnips. Peel turnips and place in large Dutch oven. Cover turnips with water and add 1 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes until the turnips are tender. Remove turnips from water and set aside.

Saute' sausage, onions, and garlic; cook until onions soft. With a teaspoon, scoop out middle of turnips leaving 1/4 inch shells. Add parsley, cayenne, and remaining salt. Cook for 10 minutes.

Add 1/4 of the bread crumbs and mix well. Remove from heat and fill turnip shells with sausage mixture. Sprinkle tops of filled shells with remaining bread crumbs. Dot tops with butter. Bake for 10 minutes in 375-degree oven.

Serve over steamed rice or homemade mashed potatoes.