Make-Ahead Turnip Casserole

This make-ahead turnip casserole recipe features a bread crumb topping — the perfect fall-flavored side dish to accompany a roasted turkey or 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

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

Step 3

Place turnips in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain turnips. Mash turnips; stir in beaten eggs and 2 tablespoons butter until incorporated.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Combine bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle over turnip mixture.