Finnish Yellow Turnip (Swede or Rutabaga) Bake |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 medium yellow turnips or 2 medium rutabagas |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 cup milk, preferably homogenized or 1 cup half-and-half cream |
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb |
1 tablespoon granulated sugar |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs |
1 tablespoon melted butter |
Directions:
1. Peel& cube turnip.
2. You should have at least 9 cups.
3. Place in a large saucepan& cover with water.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Cover& reduce heat so water gently bubbles.
6. Cook until tender, from 25-30 minutes.
7. Then drain.
8. Using potato masher or electric mixer, mash turnip.
9. Stir in 2 tbsp butter until melted, then mix in milk.
10. Stil 1/2 cup bread crumbs with sugars& seasonings.
11. Stir into turnip.
12. If baking right away, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
13. BUtter a 9x13 baking dish or coat with cooking spray.
14. Spread turnip evenly in pan and run fork over top to create a rough appearance.
15. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp bread crumbs& drizzle with 1 tbsp melted butter.
16. Bake uncovered in centre of oven until centre is hot& crumbs are golden-tipped- about 45 minutes.
17. Serve right away with roast turkey, chicken, pork or beef.
18. Note: To make ahead, prepare completely.
19. Do not bake.
20. Cover& refrigerate for up to 2 days.
21. A cold casserole may need 55-60 minutes baking time.
22. If frozen, turnip's texture may soften& water out.
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