Finnish Rutabaga (Swedes) Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 medium rutabagas, peeled and diced (about 6 cups)
• water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, fine and dry
• 1/4 cup cream
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. 1

   Place the diced rutabagas in a saucepan and cover with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Reduce heat and simmer until rutabagas are soft, about 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain and mash the rutabagas.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, soak the bread crumbs in the cream.

5. 5

   To the cream add the nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and beaten eggs.

6. 6

   Combine the cream mixture with the mashed rutabagas.

7. 7

   Butter a 2-1/2 quart casserole dish.

8. 8

   Turn the rutabagas into the casserole and dot with the butter.

9. 9

   Bake at 350F for 1 hour or until lightly browned on top.