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!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Peel the turnips and cut them into medium-sized cubes.
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.
Drain the turnips well and mash them until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 1.5-quart baking dish and set it aside.
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.
Add the brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to the roux. Stir to combine, then remove the mixture from the heat.
In a large bowl, combine the mashed turnips, roux mixture, eggs, and baking powder. Mix well until smooth and fully incorporated.
Pour the turnip mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Top the mixture with crushed saltine crackers, spreading them evenly.
Drizzle the melted butter over the cracker topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the turnip puff is golden brown and the topping is crisp.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.2 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.2 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 501 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 4338 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.5 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2049 mg | 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.
