Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Lanttulaatikko (Finnish turnip casserole)

1 Granny Smith apple
3 1/4 cups (26 ounces) mashed boiled turnips (rutabagas)
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick, 3 ounces) butter, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons (7/8 ounces) sugar
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups (3 ounces) soft bread crumbs, divided (tear a few slices of wheat bread into small pieces-the ends of the loaf work well)

First, boil the turnips with the chopped apple until soft enough to mash. Combine with 1/4 cup of the butter, and then add the remainder of the ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs. Put in a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir into the reserved breadcrumbs. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.

*Adapted from "The Baking Sheet" by King Arthur Flour

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