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Turnip Casserole
This easy Turnip Casserole recipe features tender turnips baked with apples and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. A tasty, savory side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 turnips (600g)
- 1 apple peeled, cored and diced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the topping
- 1 cup plain dried bread crumbs (125g)
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with oil or butter.
- Peel the turnips and cut into small cubes.
- Place the turnips into a pot of water, bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
- Add the cooked turnips to a mixing bowl with the diced apple, and toss with the flour and baking powder.
- Stir in the lightly beaten eggs, melted butter, sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Toss to combine, then pour into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk the topping ingredients together, then sprinkle over the turnip mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until risen and cooked.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Ensure that the turnips and apples are all cut roughly the same size. This helps them cook evenly.
- For the best flavor, use sweet, eating apples, like Honeycrisp or gala.
- If you don't have plain bread crumbs, you can use panko breadcrumbs or even cracker crumbs.
- If the top looks like it is getting too browned, you can add a layer of foil to the top for the remainder of the cooking time.
- You can also make this urnip casserole in a slow cooker. Simply assemble the ingredients in the pot, set it on low, and cook for four hours or until the turnips are tender.
Nutrition Information
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
409mg
(17%)
Potassium
212mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
247IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 247IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.