Finnish Turnip Casserole

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Carrots and sugar sweeten the turnip in this side dish. A must for my family's Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. The recipe is often requested.

Submitted by Tira N Gilchrest
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
3 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 large carrots, cubed

  • 1 large turnip, cubed

  • 3 tablespoons softened butter

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ cup milk

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

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

  2. Place the carrot and turnip cubes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.

  3. Return the carrots and turnips to the pot, and mash well with the butter, salt, flour and 1/4 cup of sugar. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a bowl, then stir into the mashed carrot mixture until blended. Scrape into the prepared casserole dish. Stir together 2 tablespoons of sugar with the cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle over the top of the carrot mash.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the carrot mash has slightly firmed and the top has begun to turn golden brown, about 45 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176 Calories
8g Fat
23g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 312mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 234mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.