Finnish Turnip Casserole II

Summary

Ingredients

• 2 large turnip (s)
• 400 ml cream or whole milk
• 200 g breadcrumbs
• 100 ml syrup
• 1 egg (s)
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon pepper, white
• 0.5 teaspoon ½ nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon salt

For covering:

• Breadcrumbs
• butter

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Instructions

1. Wash and peel the turnips. Cut into large pieces and cover and cook slowly in a little salted water.
2. Save the cooking liquid, mash pieces of turnip or puree in a blender.
3. Add the breadcrumbs swollen in the cream, syrup, beaten egg and the spices, as well as enough cooking liquid to create a loose mixture.
4. Pour the mixture into a greased form, prick the surface with a fork and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Put the butter in flakes on top and put the casserole in the oven.
5. The casseroles form the basis of the warm dishes on the traditional Christmas table. They are especially beautiful for the hostess: they can be prepared in advance. They`ll stay fresh for two or three days if kept cool, and the turnip casserole will be even better when warmed up.
6. The homemade casseroles are one of the best Finnish dishes: they are healthier and easier to prepare than we often think.
7. The beets cooked for 30-40 minutes, the time was 1.5 hours, and the oven temperature was 180 ° C