TURNIP CASSEROLE

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My mom submitted this recipe in her church cookbook. She was my mom through blood but my friend by choice. She was one precious woman and I miss her every single day! NOTE: see tip at bottom of recipe on how to cut turnips.

Provided by Bea L.

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 c boiled turnips, mashed
4 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
1 small chopped onion (optional)
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 c soft bread crumbs, *divided
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Combine turnips, butter, eggs, salt, sugar and *1 cup bread crumbs.
  • 2. Spoon into oiled casserole dish then top with *remaining 1/4 cup of bread crumbs.
  • 3. Bake at 350 for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 4. TIPS ON HOW TO CUT TURNIPS: First, cut ends off turnip. Second, stand turnip on one of cut ends & cut turnip in half. Third, lay on flat end & cut each half into slices, the size of home fries. Fourth, cut slices in half. Fifth, peel slices. I cut rutabeggas this way, too.

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