Vanilla Scented Rutabaga - Norway

Ingredients

• 2-3 lbs rutabagas, diced into 1 inch pieces
• 1 potato, diced into 1 inch pieces
• 1 vanilla bean
• 1/2 cup butter or 8 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. 1

   Boil the rutabaga and potato until soft, about 25 minutes. Mash the rutabaga, using either a food processor or a potato masher.

2. 2

   Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise, scrape out the seed and sir into the mashed rutabaga. The rutabaga can be left like this for up to 24 hours.

3. 3

   Just before serving, heat the mashed rutabaga while stirring with a wooden spoon.

4. 4

   Stir in butter and serve.