Low Carb Turnips Au Gratin
Servings 8 @ 4 ounces
Calories 319kcal
Ingredients
- 2.25 pounds turnips (about 6 medium)
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme divided
- 2.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 9 baking dish or 1.5 quart dish.
- Peel the turnips and slice thinly about an ⅛th of an inch or use a mandolin.
- Whisk together the cream, garlic, melted butter, salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon thyme.
- Layer one third of the turnip slices on the bottom of the dish. Pour one third of the cream mixture over the turnips. Sprinkle a half cup of mozzarella over that. Repeat this process for the second and third layers. You will have 1 cup of mozzarella remaining.
- Cover and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until turnips are soft. Remove cover, sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and bake 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve with remaining tablespoon of thyme.
Notes
Net Carbs: 7g
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving @ 4 ounces | Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 1mg