Turnip Turnovers Recipes

PATTY'S MASHED TURNIPS

Steps:

• Peel, wash, and quarter turnips.
• Boil 35-45 minutes or until tender. Strain and rinse cooked turnips.
• Place in large mixing bowl and use fork to break up turnips into smaller bits. Add milk and butter. Blend to desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.

WAFFLED TURNOVER

Steps:

• Preheat a large square Belgian waffle iron.
• Unroll the puff pastry sheets and cut each evenly into 4 squares. To assemble, roll out 1 square of puff pastry with a rolling pin into at least a 5-by-5-inch square. Place 3 tablespoons apple pie filling in the center and fold the pastry over to form a triangular pocket. Use a fork to crimp the edges. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry squares and apple filling.
• Spray the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1 turnover into each of the 4 square areas on the waffle iron. Close the top and cook for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes; the pastry will be golden brown and toasted. Repeat with the remaining turnovers.

TURNIP TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Combine turnip and onion in a small bowl. Toss with salt and pepper.
• Unfold pie crusts, and press out fold lines. Cut out 30 rounds with a 2-inch round cutter.
• Place 1 teaspoon turnip mixture on half of each round, and fold the other half over. Press edges together with a fork to seal.
• Place on an ungreased baking sheet; brush tops with melted butter.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 17 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
• For Turnip-Bacon Turnovers: Add 4 to 5 pieces finely chopped, cooked bacon to filling mixture. Proceed as directed.