Turnip Bake

Mashed turnips are layered with diced apples and sprinkled with a buttery crumble topping, creating a hearty turnip casserole that's perfect as a side dish to turkey.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 138 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 large turnip, peeled and cubed
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
• 2 large apples - peeled, cored, and diced
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mash turnip, 2 tablespoons butter, salt, and pepper together until smooth.

Step 2

Toss apples with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbling, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch casserole dish.

Step 5

Place turnip in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.

Step 6

Spread 1/2 the turnips in prepared dish; top with 1/2 the apples. Repeat with remaining turnips and apples.

Step 7

Combine flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons butter by hand in a bowl until resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle over casserole.