INGREDIENTS
1 kg (2 lbs) rutabaga (in Finnish, lanttu), peeled, washed and diced in large chunks
soft butter to grease the baking dish(es)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs beaten
1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
3 tablespoons butter
INSTRUCTIONS:
(Preheat the oven to 350F)
1. PEEL, CUBE AND BOIL RUTABAGA in salted boiling water- until tender-drain and mash.
2. Soak the breadcrumbs in the cream and add nutmeg and beaten eggs. combine with the mashed rutabagas. Add mixture to a buttered 2 1/2 quart baking dish ( or individual dishes ). Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown. Bake for about 40 minutes.
TOPPINGS: Top with bread crumbs and butter nobs before the casserole goes into the oven. Decorate with chives or chopped parsley before serving.