Turnips and Yams Casserole

This year for Thanksgiving, we decided to mix up our traditional spread and make a turnip and yams casserole.  My mom had brought in a recipe from work so we used that as our "guide".  As always, I mixed up the recipe a bit, but the end result was still awesome.  I have never cooked with turnips so I wasn't sure what I'd think of them. However, I found it to be a great substitute if you are looking for a starchy side. 

Turnips and Yams Casserole
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Serves:  8 servings

5 turnips
1 large yam
4 tablespoons of butter
1 cup of freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
1 tsp of thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Peel turnips and yams.  Once the skins have been remove, slice thinly.  This is best done using a mandoline slicer.  However, we didn't have one so a sharp knife worked fine as well. 

Shredded Parmesan cheese.

Heat up butter in a skillet and add thyme.  Remove from heat and set aside.  Spray a glass baking dish with cooking spray.  Arrange a layer of yam and turnip slices on the bottom of the dish alternating type.  Sprinkle a layer of cheese and top with another layer of turnips/yams.  Continue for two more layers.  Top with remaining cheese.  Add salt and pepper to taste. 

Pour butter mixture over casserole.  Cook uncovered for 30-45 minutes.  Serve immediately.

Ratings:
Miss J, 9 out 10
Moe, 8 out 10

- Miss J