Finnish Turnip Casserole

A nice side for Christmas (or Thanksgiving).

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3  large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1  large turnip, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3  tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup milk

• Topping

• 2  tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine carrot and turnip chunks in a large pot. Pour in enough water to cover them. Add salt.
3. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes until the carrots and turnip are tender. Drain and allow to cool for 1 or 2 minutes.
4. Return them to the pot and mash them.
5. Add butter, salt, flour and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix well.
6. Combine eggs and milk in a bowl and whisk well.
7. Add the milk mixture to the carrot mixture. Blend well.
8. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
9. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the mixture in the casserole.
10. Bake for 45 minutes or until the top starts to turn golden brown.
11. Serve hot.