Lanttulaatikko (finnish Mashed Turnip Casserole)

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 large turnip, peeled
• 1/8 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 boil turnip till tender (15-20 minutes). remove turnip and allow to cool.
• 2 when cooled, mash turnip with potato masher or ricer in a medium bowl. mix in all other ingredients.
• 3 put mixture in casserole dish and bake in oven at 325 degrees f for one hour. casserole should be brown and fully cooked through.
• 4 note: in the usa, "yellow turnips" are sold as "rutabagas".