Finnish Yellow Turnip (Swede or Rutabaga) Bake

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Ready In:
55mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Peel& cube turnip.
  • You should have at least 9 cups.
  • Place in a large saucepan& cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover& reduce heat so water gently bubbles.
  • Cook until tender, from 25-30 minutes.
  • Then drain.
  • Using potato masher or electric mixer, mash turnip.
  • Stir in 2 tbsp butter until melted, then mix in milk.
  • Stil 1/2 cup bread crumbs with sugars& seasonings.
  • Stir into turnip.
  • If baking right away, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • BUtter a 9x13" baking dish or coat with cooking spray.
  • Spread turnip evenly in pan and run fork over top to create a rough appearance.
  • Sprinkle with 2 tbsp bread crumbs& drizzle with 1 tbsp melted butter.
  • Bake uncovered in centre of oven until centre is hot& crumbs are golden-tipped- about 45 minutes.
  • Serve right away with roast turkey, chicken, pork or beef.
  • Note: To make ahead, prepare completely.
  • Do not bake.
  • Cover& refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • A cold casserole may need 55-60 minutes baking time.
  • If frozen, turnip's texture may soften& water out.

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Reviews

  1. I have been making this for years- absolutely one of my favs! I add a 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon- and sometimes cook carrots with the turnip and mash it all together.
     
  2. This recipe was a favorite of my finnish fiance. I was pleasantly surprised by the flavors. He commented "just like mom". The ultimate compliment.
     
  3. I made this at my Mom's request, as a side for our Christmas Day dinner. It went very nicely with our rack of pork roast. I used fat-free 1/2 & 1/2 and followed the recipe exactly. Mom said she used to put a lot more sugar in her yellow turnip casserole but since she's diabetic, I thought it best to stick to the amounts listed here and I feel that it was just right. Thanks for posting this recipe gruvygrl, it's the only Finnish yellow turnip recipe on Zaar (that I could find anyway)!
     
  4. Made for Thanksgiving. Turned out great and everybody enjoyed. Made this recipe 2 days before hand and put it in the fridge. So if your looking for a time-saver and something good, I would use this recipe.
     
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