Betty’s Turnip Puff & Edna’s Turnip or Potato Soufflé

Betty’s Turnip Puff

Serves 6-8

Mix together;

3 cups mashed turnip

3 T butter or margarine

2 eggs

In a separate bowl mix;

3 T flour

1 T brown sugar

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

touch of nutmeg

Mix and add to turnip mixture.

Whip mixture and pour into 1 quart casserole

Topping;

Melt 2 T butter or margarine

Add to ½ cup cracker crumbs

Sprinkle on top of turnip mixture

Bake 350 F for 35-40 min.

Edna’s Turnip or Potato Soufflé

Cream together;

2 T butter or margarine

2 cups mashed turnip or potato

2 well beaten eggs

¾ cups milk or cream

salt to taste

Pour into deep dish and bake 400F until golden brown

Remove from oven carefully as it will fall easily

**Note this was a wonderful depression food for small

farms to feed large families. I have dressed up the Potato

Soufflé with cheese, onions, garlic etc. I have not

experimented with the turnip one.