Make-Ahead Turnip Casserole

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This make-ahead turnip casserole is the perfect fall-flavored side dish to accompany a Thanksgiving turkey or roast ham. It is delicious!

Submitted by SUNKIST2
Updated on September 8, 2023
close up view of Turnip Casserole garnished with fresh herbs in a bowl with a serving spoon
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 6 cups cubed turnips

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 pinch nutmeg

Topping:

  • ½ cup fine bread crumbs

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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

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

  4. Mix bread crumbs and melted butter for topping in a small bowl; sprinkle over turnip mixture.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until light brown on top, about 25 minutes.

Recipe Tip

You can prepare the turnip-butter-egg mixture one day ahead, then store it in the refrigerator and finish the casserole the next day.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

188 Calories
10g Fat
21g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 188
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 604mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 115mg 9%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 299mg 6%

* 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.