Introducing our Keto Scalloped Turnips recipe! If you love the rich flavors of scalloped potatoes but need a low-carb option, this dish is for you. We've used turnips instead of potatoes to create a creamy, cheesy delight, keeping the taste you love while cutting back on the carbs. Let's start cooking this wonderful dish!

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- Preparation and cooking overview
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- š„ Ingredients for this keto scalloped turnips recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
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- How to make Keto Scalloped Tunrips: step-by-step guide
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- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with keto scalloped turnips
- How to make it healthier
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
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Preparation and cooking overview
Making our keto scalloped turnips is simple and quick! First, sautƩ onions and thyme in butter, then microwave heavy cream and cream cheese to make a creamy sauce. Next, layer sliced turnips in a dish, add the onions and butter and pour the cream sauce on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake until golden. In just about 90 minutes, you'll enjoy a low-carb dish that's just as delicious as traditional scalloped potatoes.
Chef's note
If you want to make this recipe dairy-free, it's simple to do. Replace the unsalted butter with a dairy-free option like Miyoko's. Use a dairy-free cream cheese like Tofutti instead of regular cream cheese. For the heavy cream, unsweetened plain almond milk works great. These changes make the dish just as tasty without any dairy.
š„ Ingredients for this keto scalloped turnips recipe
Here's a list of ingredients you need for these low carb scalloped turnips:
Ingredient substitutions
Do you see something on the ingredients list that you'd rather skip? No worries! Here are a few keto-friendly substitutions:
Additional ingredients
Want to add some extra flavor to your dish? Here's how:
Cooking tools required
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How to make Keto Scalloped Tunrips: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Measure and gather all the ingredients needed for this recipe.
- Chop or mince the onion and fresh thyme.
- Peel and thinly slice the turnips. Set aside for later use.
Cooking instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a 10-inch or larger cast-iron skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the onion and thyme. Stir them around for about 5 minutes until they soften and start to turn brown. Then, take them out of the pan and put them to the side.
- In a bowl that can go in the microwave, melt together the heavy cream, cream cheese, salt, and pepper until they're all mixed smoothly.
- In the same skillet, lay down one layer of turnips so they overlap just a bit. Add some of the onion and a few small cubes of butter on top. Do this two more times to make three layers in total.
- Pour the cream sauce you made over the top of everything.
- Cover the skillet with foil and bake it in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, take off the foil and bake it for another 45 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Chef's pro tip
Spread the turnips, onion, and cream sauce evenly in the skillet. When adding the cream sauce, make sure to pour it slowly and evenly over the turnips and onion, so all parts of the dish get covered with the tasty sauce. Don't rush the layering process; taking a little extra time to arrange everything neatly ensures the dish cooks evenly and tastes delicious.
What to serve with keto scalloped turnips
Enjoy this keto turnip recipe as a stand-alone dish, or pair it with other side dishes for a complete meal. Here are some examples:

How to make it healthier
You can make this low-carb recipe even healthier by following these tips:
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips
Note: Freezing is not recommended for this recipe, as the texture of the turnips may become mushy upon thawing.
Reheating best practices
Note: Pay attention to the texture and adjust the heating time as needed to avoid overcooking or drying out the dish.
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
That's it for our Keto Scalloped Turnips recipe! With these instructions, you can turn turnips into a creamy and satisfying dish that's perfect for anyone following a low-carb diet. Whether you're new to cooking or an experienced chef, give this recipe a try. Gather your ingredients, follow the steps, and you'll have a delicious, healthier alternative to traditional scalloped potatoes. Happy cooking, and enjoy your meal!
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Keto Scalloped Turnips
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided, dairy-free if plant-based
- ½ cup minced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 8 ounces cream cheese dairy-free if plant-based
- 1 cup heavy cream unsweetened plain almond milk for dairy-free
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 cups peeled and thinly sliced turnips about 6 small/medium turnips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- In a 10-inch or larger cast-iron skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the onion and thyme. Stir them around for about 5 minutes until they soften and start to turn brown. Then, take them out of the pan and put them to the side.
- In a bowl that can go in the microwave, melt together the heavy cream, cream cheese, salt, and pepper until they're all mixed smoothly.
- In the same skillet, lay down one layer of turnips so they overlap just a bit. Add some of the onion and a few small cubes of butter on top. Do this two more times to make three layers in total.
- Pour the cream sauce you made over the top of everything.
- Cover the skillet with foil and bake it in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, take off the foil and bake it for another 45 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Sonja says
Hello! Made this last night for Thanksgiving and they were AWESOME! Tasted so creamy & deliciously rich, just like Scalloped Potatoes. However, I did add (1) IMPORTANT ingredient that was missing from your recipe. Gruyere Cheese! Julia Childās Scalloped Potatoes has this and so I thought Iād add it. Makes all the difference in the world. Give it a try! But otherwise they were the bomb. Wonāt miss potatoes anymore when I can make these. Thank you so much š
Alex Lester says
That's a great addition, gruyere is one of my favorite cheeses! Really glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Terri Iverson says
About how much Gruyere Cheese did you add?
Kathy says
I added shredded chedder cheese and butter pieces in between layers of cream and turnips....too bad I couldn't add a photo to the comments...YUMMY!
Anu says
Gorgeous! I eyeballed the ingredients (more cream cheese and onions, less cream, some garlic, a pinch of nutmeg, fresh parsley on top) but it still came out perfectly, tasted just like scalloped potatoes but better. Thank you so much š
Alex Lester says
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Tamera Alexander says
I just made these tonight to go with our Fillets and Ribeyes for our SuperBowl dinner. DELICIOUS! So creamy. Perfect texture. I just read the comment about adding Gruyere cheese and will definitely try that next time. Really appreciate your recipes and your site. My husband and I are both Keto and love this lifestyle. And cooking with cast iron! I'm planning to make your dinner rolls this week. Thanks again!
Jessica says
This looks delicious! Do you think I could prepare this the night before to be baked the next day
Alex Lester says
Yes, for sure!
Bigmista says
This is definitely going on the recipe list!
s. johnson says
These are amazing! I am so excited to have found a potato replacement! Thank you
Connie says
Can this be made a day ahead???
Don says
I changed out the time for Rosemary from my garden; added a bunch of minced Garlic and a mixture of cheeses like fontina, parmessean, etc.
Not missing potatoes anymore! Thanks.
Summer says
So good! I think we like this better than potatoes! Best side for low carb we have had in a while!
Terri Iverson says
About how much Gruyere Cheese would you add?
Stacy says
I almost did have the family fooled tonight with our Easter dinner. These were amazing and I don't normally care for turnips!
Teri says
This recipe is hands down the best scalloped turnip recipe. I have made this several times for my non-keto family and have to say we never have leftovers