Turnip Puff Recipe

By tunes

“My family would never eat turnips until I served them this way,” says Debbie Henry from Phelpston, Ontario. This downsized version goes well with turkey, ham or roast beef. TIP: A pound of turnips yields about 2 cups chopped

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 3 cups cubed peeled turnips
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 egg
• 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper
• Dash ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons butter, melted

Preparation

Step 1

Place turnips in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; mash with butter. Cool slightly.
Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking powder, brown sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg; stir into turnip mixture.
Spoon into a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 3 servings.