Finnish Turnip Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3 large carrots, cubed
• 1 large turnip, cubed
• 3 tablespoons softened butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• 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.