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Pearl Onion and Turnip Gratin

By Jeanne Thiel Kelley

Recipe information

  • Yield

    12 Servings

Ingredients

20

ounces pearl onions

2

cups canned low-salt chicken broth

2

cups canned beef broth

8

cups diced peeled turnips (from about 6 large)

3

tablespoons butter

1

/4 cup all purpose flour

1

teaspoon dried thyme

1

/2 cup whipping cream

2

cups grated Gruyère cheese (about 8 ounces)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Boil onions in large saucepan of boiling salted water 3 minutes to loosen skin. Drain. Peel onions.

    Step 2

    Bring chicken and beef broths to boil in large pot. Add turnips; reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 3 cups broth. Melt butter in same pot over medium-low heat. Add flour and thyme; stir 1 minute. Whisk 3 cups broth into pan, increase heat to medium-high and whisk until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Add onions, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in cream and turnips. Simmer until vegetables are coated with sauce, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, cover and refrigerate in pan. Rewarm over low heat.

    Step 3

    Preheat broiler. Transfer mixture to 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle gratin with cheese. Broil until cheese melts and browns in spots and vegetables are heated through, about 5 minutes.

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