Creamed Turnip Greens Recipe

Name: Creamed Turnip Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 sweet onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (16-oz.) bag frozen turnip greens, thawed; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper (optional); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 5 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces; Salt to taste; Garnish: freshly shaved Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16-oz.) bag frozen turnip greens, thawed
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
5 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
Salt to taste
Garnish: freshly shaved Parmesan cheese

1
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and saute 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in turnip greens, chicken broth, and, if desired, red pepper; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
2
Sprinkle turnip green mixture with flour, and saute 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Add cream cheese, stirring until melted. Season with salt to taste. Garnish, if desired.
3
Lightened Creamed Turnip Greens: Substitute 2% milk and 1/3-less-fat cream cheese for milk and cream cheese. Proceed with recipe as directed.

340

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 sweet onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (16-oz.) bag frozen turnip greens, thawed, and more.

Yes, Creamed Turnip Greens falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamed Turnip Greens

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