Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
3 unit

Turnips

peeled and thinly sliced

2 unit

Zucchini

thinly sliced

1 unit

Onion

thinly sliced and separated into rings

2 unit

Tomatoes

seeded and chopped

1 cup

Broccoli flowerets

1 cup

Cauliflower flowerets

8 tbsp

Butter

melted

1 tbsp

White wine

dry

1.5 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

0.5 tsp

Garlic powder

0.5 tsp

Salt

0.5 tsp

Pepper

0.75 cup

Rich round crackers

crushed

1 cup

Cheddar cheese

shredded

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~4 min

In a medium saucepan, cook turnips, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water for 4 minutes.

Step 3
~4 min

Add zucchini and onion to the saucepan.

Step 4
~4 min

Continue cooking for 3 minutes more; drain the vegetables.

Step 5
~4 min

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked turnips, zucchini, onion, chopped tomatoes, broccoli flowerets, and cauliflower flowerets.

Step 6
~4 min

Add 6 tablespoons of melted butter or margarine, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl.

Step 7
~4 min

Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 8
~4 min

Turn the mixture into a 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~4 min

In a separate bowl, toss the crushed crackers with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Step 10
~4 min

Sprinkle the buttered crackers evenly over the vegetables in the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 11
~4 min

Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 40 minutes.

Step 12
~4 min

Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese over the casserole.

Step 13
~4 min

Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 14
~4 min

Serve hot with a slotted spoon.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use Gruyere cheese instead of Cheddar.

Add a pinch of nutmeg to the vegetables for a warm spice note.

Adjust the amount of garlic powder to your preference.

Use different kinds of crackers for the topping.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish or a vegetarian main course.

Serve with a side salad or crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted chicken
Pork tenderloin

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Finland

Cultural Significance

Traditional comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Weeknight Dinner
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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