This is a traditional Finnish dish and is the perfect side dish to serve with turkey, ham or beef.
I lightened this recipe up from the original...making it a delicious, no point/Core addition to any meal. If you think you don't like turnips, try this recipe!
INGREDIENTS
* 4 medium turnips, peeled and cubed * 1 cup water * 1 egg, beaten * 1/3 cup sugar * 3 tablespoons butter * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
SERVINGS 4-6 CATEGORY Lower Fat METHOD Baked PREP 25 min. COOK 20 min. TOTAL 45 min.
DIRECTIONS
Place turnips in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15 minutes or until tender and drain. Transfer turnips to a bowl and mash. Add the egg, sugar, butter and salt; mix well. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° and turnip mixture is heated through. Yield: 4 servings.
-- Edited by Colette at 16:28, 2006-05-09
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**Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything.....but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs!
