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Finnish Turnip Casserole

Carrots and sugar sweeten this Finnish turnip casserole side dish. It’s a must for my family’s Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. The recipe is often requested.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 large carrots, cubed
  • 1 large turnip, cubed
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. Place carrot and turnip cubes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; steam dry 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Return carrot and turnip cubes to the pot. Add flour, 1/4 cup sugar, butter, and salt; mash well.
  4. Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl; stir into mashed carrot-turnip mixture until combined. Transfer to the prepared dish. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over mashed mixture.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is slightly firmed and top has begun to turn golden brown, about 45 minutes.

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