In a skillet, melt butter, add onion, and stir-fry until a delicate brown.
Add mashed turnip, salt, sugar, pepper, and cayenne. Mix well.
Beat egg yolks and add to mixture.
Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Put in a greased casserole dish and bake in a hot oven at 400F/200C for 20 to 25 minutes.
Credit: Produce for Better Health Foundation.
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