Rutabaga Casserole (Lanttulaatikko — Finland)

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Rutabaga Casserole (Lanttulaatikko — Finland)

 

2 (1 pound) rutabagas

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

1/4 cup half-and-half

2 teaspoons granulated sugar or corn syrup

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons butter or margarine Slice and pare rutabagas; cut into 1/2-inch

cubes.

 

Heat 1 inch salted water to boiling. Add rutabagas. Heat to boiling; reduce

heat. Cover and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.Drain rutabagas, reserving

1/4 cup cooking liquid. Mash rutabagas with reserved liquid or purée through

food mill or blender.Stir remaining ingredients except butter into rutabagas.

Pour into greased 1 1/2-quart casserole; dot with butter. Bake at 350 degrees F

until top is light brown, 45 to 50 minutes.Yields 6 to 8 servings.