Gratin of Turnips and Blue Cheese

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   PREHEAT OVEN TO 375F (190C).

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   Toss together the turnips and onion with the melted butter and place in a 9-inch square or round baking dish.

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   Cover tightly and place in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

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   In a small pot over medium heat, combine cream, anchovies, nutmeg and pepper.

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   Bring to a boil and let cook 1 minute.

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   Remove turnips from oven, remove cover and pour the cream mixture over them.

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   Sprinkle with Roquefort and return to oven.

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   Let bake, uncovered, another 20 to 25 minutes.

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   If the gratin is golden brown, it's ready to serve.

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    If not, preheat broiler.

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    Place gratin under hot broiler about 3 minutes to brown the top before serving.

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    May be prepared a couple of hours in advance to this point and kept covered at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.