Muriel’s Turnip Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 turnips, peeled and diced
• 1 cup applesauce
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 4 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1.75 cups soft bread crumbs, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add turnips. Reduce heat to low; simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
3. Transfer turnips to a large bowl; mash with applesauce, 6 tablespoons butter, sugar, eggs, salt, pepper, and half of the bread crumbs. Spoon turnip mixture into the prepared casserole dish; sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 30 minutes.