Finnish Turnip Casserole

This Finnish turnip casserole side dish relies on carrots and sugar to sweeten the turnip in this dish and ground cinnamon adds a little warm spice.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 176 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons softened butter
• 3 large carrots, cubed
• 1 large turnip, cubed
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Place carrot and turnip cubes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; steam dry 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3

Return carrot and turnip cubes to the pot. Add flour, 1/4 cup sugar, butter, and salt; mash well.

Step 4

Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl; stir into mashed carrot-turnip mixture until combined. Transfer to the prepared dish. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over mashed mixture.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is slightly firmed and top has begun to turn golden brown, about 45 minutes.