8 medium turnips
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups soft breadcrumbs
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Peel turnips; cut into 1-inch cubes.
Arrange turnips in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 25 minutes or until tender.
Mash turnips with a potato masher; stir in eggs and remaining ingredients. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
Bake mixture at 375*F (190*C) for 1 hour.
Makes 8 servings.