Make-Ahead Turnip Casserole

This make-ahead turnip casserole with breadcrumb topping is the perfect fall-flavored side dish to accompany a Thanksgiving turkey or roast ham.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 6 cups cubed turnips
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup fine bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place turnips into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Mash turnips; stir in beaten eggs and butter until incorporated.

Step 3

Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a small bowl; stir into mashed turnip mixture. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.

Step 4

Make topping: Mix bread crumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl until evenly combined. Sprinkle over turnip mixture.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is light brown, about 25 minutes.