Turnip Casserole
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Turnip Casserole
Description
The casserole begins by boiling peeled, diced turnips until fork-tender and mashing them smooth. Incorporating applesauce and melted butter adds moisture and richness, while brown sugar and cinnamon introduce gentle sweetness and warm spice. Panko breadcrumbs mixed into the mashed turnip add light texture. Salt and pepper season to taste.
This mixture is spread in a baking dish and topped with a streusel made from flour, brown sugar, and softened butter, which crisps and browns in the oven. Baking at 350°F for 35-40 minutes melds the flavors and produces a golden, crumbly top contrasted with the creamy turnip base.
The dish pairs well with hearty meals, offering a lightly sweet accompaniment that complements savory proteins. Its balance of textures provides a pleasing contrast between smooth and crunchy elements.
Ingredients
- 3 large turnips peeled and diced
- 1 cup applesauce
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Streusel Topping
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine topping ingredients in a bowl and mix until crumbly. Set aside.
- Boil turnips until fork tender, about 10 minutes.
- Place turnips in a large bowl and mash until smooth. Add applesauce, butter, brown sugar, bread crumbs, cinnamon, and salt & pepper to taste.
- Spread into a 2QT baking dish.
- Sprinkle topping over casserole and bake 35-40 minutes or until hot and crumbs are golden.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1807 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180.7 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.84g | 8% |
| Protein | 1.69g | 3% |
| Fat | 8.93g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 22.78mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 298.31mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 176.12mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.91g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16.76g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 273.58IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 14.72mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 38.59mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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