Best Finnish Turnip Casserole Recipes

FINNISH TURNIP CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
• Place the carrot and turnip cubes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
• Return the carrots and turnips to the pot, and mash well with the butter, salt, flour and 1/4 cup of sugar. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a bowl, then stir into the mashed carrot mixture until blended. Scrape into the prepared casserole dish. Stir together 2 tablespoons of sugar with the cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle over the top of the carrot mash.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the carrot mash has slightly firmed and the top has begun to turn golden brown, about 45 minutes.

LANTTULAATIKKO (FINNISH MASHED TURNIP CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Boil turnip till tender (15-20 minutes). Remove turnip and allow to cool.
• When cooled, mash turnip with potato masher or ricer in a medium bowl. Mix in all other ingredients.
• Put mixture in casserole dish and bake in oven at 325 degrees F for one hour. Casserole should be brown and fully cooked through.
• Note: in the USA, "yellow turnips" are sold as "rutabagas".

FINNISH TURNIP CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Combine carrot and turnip chunks in a large pot. Pour in enough water to cover them. Add salt.
• Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes until the carrots and turnip are tender. Drain and allow to cool for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Return them to the pot and mash them.
• Add butter, salt, flour and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix well.
• Combine eggs and milk in a bowl and whisk well.
• Add the milk mixture to the carrot mixture. Blend well.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
• In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the mixture in the casserole.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until the top starts to turn golden brown.
• Serve hot.