Finnish Turnip Casserole

Finnish Turnip Casserole, also known as Lanttulaatikko, is a traditional dish commonly enjoyed during Christmas in Finland. It is a comforting and hearty casserole made with turnips, potatoes, and a creamy sauce.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Finnish Turnip Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Finnish Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Turnips
• 500 gram Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Bread crumbs
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Peel and dice the turnips and potatoes.
3. Boil the diced turnips and potatoes in a large pot until tender. Drain and set aside.
4. In a separate pan, sauté the chopped onion in butter until translucent.
5. Add the flour to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Gradually add the milk while stirring continuously to create a smooth sauce.
7. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
8. Combine the cooked turnips, potatoes, and sauce in a casserole dish.
9. In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
10. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the casserole.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
12. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.