Turnip Puff

Elevate your side dish game with this irresistibly creamy and fluffy Turnip Puff! This classic comfort food recipe transforms humble turnips into a velvety, savory delight with a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and a buttery, golden cracker topping that adds the perfect crunch. Featuring a quick-prep roux for rich flavor and whipped eggs for an airy texture, this baked dish is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for holidays or everyday meals. With its simple ingredients and under-an-hour prep and cook time, this make-ahead casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or special celebrations. Serve this Turnip Puff alongside roasted meats, poultry, or your favorite seasonal vegetables for a cozy, well-rounded feast that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups turnips
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 cups saltine crackers (crushed)
• 2 tablespoons butter (melted, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the turnips and cut them into medium-sized cubes.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the cubed turnips. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and easily pierced with a fork.

Step 3

Drain the turnips well and mash them until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 1.5-quart baking dish and set it aside.

Step 5

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

Step 6

Add the brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to the roux. Stir to combine, then remove the mixture from the heat.

Step 7

In a large bowl, combine the mashed turnips, roux mixture, eggs, and baking powder. Mix well until smooth and fully incorporated.

Step 8

Pour the turnip mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Step 9

Top the mixture with crushed saltine crackers, spreading them evenly.

Step 10

Drizzle the melted butter over the cracker topping.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the turnip puff is golden brown and the topping is crisp.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1206.6 grams (1206.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1199

Total Fat 62.20g	80%
Saturated Fat 32.20g	161%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 501mg	167%
Sodium 4338mg	189%
Total Carbohydrate 137.50g	50%
Dietary Fiber 18.90g	68%
Total Sugars 54.20g
Protein 28.00g	56%

Vitamin D 101IU	504%
Calcium 394mg	30%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 2049mg	44%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 45.0%