Swede Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 kg swedes, peeld and cut into cubes
• 1-2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 30 g butter
• 100-200 ml cream
• 1 tablespoon white flour
• 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• sugar
• nutmeg
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Simmer swedes in lightly salted water (in covered pan) for about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash or press through a sieve with a wooden spoon.

2. 2

   Add the flour and half the butter, stirring all the time, then slowly beat in the cream until the mixture is light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Season to taste with salt,pepper,nutmeg and sugar.

4. 4

   Add the egg and pour the mixture into a well buttered oven proof dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on to, dot with reamaining butter and bake in oven at 180c for about an hour, until the top is lightly browned.