Cheesy Turnips and Carrots

Subject: Cheesy Turnips and Carrots Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:03 pm

3 cups diced peeled turnips

2 cups sliced carrots

1/4 tsp ground ginger

3/4 cup water

1 tsp salt, divided

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup diced celery

3 tbsp butter

3 tbsp all purpose flour

1/4 tsp pepper

1-1/2 cups milk

1 cup (4oz) shredded cheddar cheese

In a saucepan, combine turnips, carrots, ginger, water and 1/2 tsp salt

Cover and cook over medium high heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, drain and reserve liquid

Set vegetables aside

In a skillet, sauté onion and celery in butter until tender, stir in flour, pepper and remaining salt

Add milk and the vegetable liquid, bring to a boil

Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly

Stir in cheese until melted, stir in the vegetables and heat through

Yield 4 to 6 servings