Ingredients

  • 2 medium turnips (about 10 ounces total), peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 10-ounce package frozen brussels sprouts
  • 1 10-ounce package frozen large lima beans
  • 1/2 pound frozen baby carrots
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
  • 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
  • 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Butter 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Boil turnips, brussels sprouts, lima beans and carrots in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain well; place in large bowl.
  • Add 2 tablespoons butter and sage and mix to coat.
  • Mix in ham and 3/4 cup cheese.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer vegetable mixture to prepared dish.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add breadcrumbs and saute until golden, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix in remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
  • Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over vegetables.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake vegetable gratin until heated through, about 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake until topping browns, about 10 minutes longer.