Muriel's Turnip Casserole

Sweet and flavorful turnips form the basis for a Thanksgiving side dish full of brown sugar and applesauce. You can bake it beforehand and just reheat before the big meal to make the minutes before dinner easier.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 116 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup applesauce
• 4 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 turnips, peeled and diced
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1.75 cups soft bread crumbs, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add turnips. Reduce heat to low, and simmer turnips until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.

Step 4

Transfer turnips to a large bowl and mash with applesauce, 6 tablespoons softened butter, brown sugar, eggs, salt, black pepper, and half the bread crumbs. Spoon turnip mixture into the prepared casserole dish, and sprinkle with remaining half of bread crumbs. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons melted butter.