Lanttulaatikko (Finnish Mashed Turnip Casserole) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large turnip, peeled
1/8 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup butter
1 large egg
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt & pepper

Preparation

Boil turnip till tender (15-20 minutes). Remove turnip and allow to cool.
When cooled, mash turnip with potato masher or ricer in a medium bowl. Mix in all other ingredients.
Put mixture in casserole dish and bake in oven at 325 degrees F for one hour. Casserole should be brown and fully cooked through.
Note: in the USA, \"yellow turnips\" are sold as \"rutabagas\".