Muriel's Turnip Casserole

Mureil's turnip casserole recipe combines turnips, applesauce, brown sugar, butter, and breadcrumbs to make a side dish that's perfect for any holiday.

• 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

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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