I’m republishing this recipe for a variety of reasons. The first is that I will never be able to eat this without thinking of Nana. Basically, that means I will always make this even if I may be the only one that eats it (Dewey is stubborn in his hatred for turnips). It has turned many a turnip hater into a card carrying turnip puff lover. I’m not sure how it happens but there is something in this recipe that makes the average, boring turnip worthy of a spot at Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Yes, there really is a delicious turnip recipe….who knew?
I can hear you now “But, I HATE turnips!” All I can say is…make it at least once. It is just that good. Oh and you can use either turnips or rutabeggas. Either works. And make sure that you make those dishes that remind you of someone you have loved and lost. It keeps them alive in your heart. It also makes me what someone might make to remember me one day. Something that makes you go “Hmmmmmmm!”
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We spent a great weekend at Nana’s house (better known as The Land of Butter) for Easter. She always goes out of her way to make an amazing dinner for the holidays. One of my favorite dishes that she always makes is Turnip Puff. It is pretty unusual for me since it contains turnips. I grew up eating every vegetable under the sun but turnips and turnip greens were NEVER something I would eat. Soooo…..long story short….this is awesome. It is my favorite…scratch that….only way I will eat turnips. Definitely give it a try!
Turnip Puff
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Who knew that turnips could be delicious? Turnip Puff is the only turnip recipe you will ever need. Even turnip haters love it!
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American/Canadian
Servings: 8
Calories: 137 kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed turnips or rutabaga
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 eggs beaten
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- pinch of nutmeg
- 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a medium size casserole dish.
- Boil turnip in a medium saucepan until tender.
- Drain and mash.
- Add butter and egg and mix well.
- Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a small bowl.
- Mix into the turnip mixture.
- Pour turnip mixture into buttered casserole dish.
- Combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Spread evenly over turnip mixture.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until light brown on top.
Nutrition Facts
Turnip Puff
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
11%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Cholesterol 56mg
19%
Sodium 400mg
17%
Potassium 277mg
8%
Total Carbohydrates 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 5g
Protein 3g
6%
Vitamin A
4.7%
Vitamin C
24.8%
Calcium
7.5%
Iron
5.5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recipe Notes: This recipe serves ~6. It doubles well and the leftovers reheat well. I give this two thumbs up but Dewey & Evan not so much. Many people who go to Nana’s have commented that this is soooo good that they can’t believe it has turnips in it.
Looking for more delicious recipes to try at your next holiday meal? Check these out!
Super Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Best Peach Cobbler Recipe EVER!
Molly says
I finally tried this over the weekend! It was awesome, tell Nana thanks for the yummy recipe 🙂 With my veggie delivery service, I am learning to like all sorts of vegetables that I hated growing up. (beets, turnips, kale, radishes, etc.) You’ve given me the best recipe ever (sweet potato casserole – I’ve used it every Thanksgiving & Christmas for the past 10 yrs), so you are definitely my go to expert on veggies! Anything you post is good!
Patty says
Where can I find the sweet potato recipe!!
Merry Kuchle says
Here you go! https://merryabouttown.com/brown-sugar-and-pecan-sweet-potato-casserole/
Cindy Cristini says
I appreciated your chat about making recipes that remind you of someone you loved. That is so true! My mom had particular recipes that were standards at holiday tables and when she passed I gathered a bunch of her most “famous” recipes and had them made into a small cookbook for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to treasure for generations to come. Inside the back cover I placed a photo of she and Daddy and a couple paragraphs about their life together and that great cooking was the centerpiece that brought friends, family, and their church functions together. I think that is one of the greatest gifts to pass down beyond small heirlooms from years past is the gift of recipes that when served invite that loved one who’s passed on to sit with you at the table once more as you recall those treasured moments with them.
This recipe looks amazing and I am looking forward to trying it tonight. Thank you!