Rutabaga Gratin from Closet Cooking (makes 4+ servings) Ingredients: 2 pounds rutabaga (peeled, sliced thinly) 1 cup heavy cream 2 cloves garlic (chopped) 1 teaspoon thyme (chopped) salt and pepper to taste 2 cups gruyere (grated) Directions: 1. Heat the sliced rutabaga in boiling water for 3 minutes and set aside. 2. Bring the cream, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes and then remove from the heat. 3. Pour a bit of the cream into the bottom of a casserole dish. 4. Place a layer of rutabaga on top, followed by some cream and some cheese. Continue to layer ending with a layer of cheese. 5. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until bubbling on the sides and golden brown on top, about 30-40 minutes. |