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										| Rutabaga Casserole (Lanttulaatikko)
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											| What You Need: |  |  |  |  |  
	| 2 medium rutabagas, peeled and diced into ¼-inch pieces (8 cups), or substitute 2 pounds white or yellow turnips, peeled and diced into ¼-inch pieces
		1 teaspoon salt
		¼ cup dry bread crumbs
		¼ cup heavy cream
		½ teaspoon nutmeg
		1 teaspoon salt
		2 eggs, lightly beaten
		2 teaspoons soft butter
		2 tablespoons butter, cut into tiny bits |  |  |  |  |  
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									| How To Cook: |  |  |  |  |  | 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the 8 cups of diced rutabagas (or diced turnips) in a 4- to 6-quart stainless-steel or enameled saucepan. 
 
 |  | 2. Pour in enough cold water to just cover the vegetables, add 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. 
 
 |  | 3. Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rutabagas offer no resistance when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. 
 
 |  | 4. Drain the rutabagas and place them in a sieve set over a small bowl. Force them through the sieve by rubbing them with the back of a wooden spoon. 
 
 |  | 5. In another bowl, soak the bread crumbs in the heavy cream for a few minutes. Stir in the nutmeg, salt and lightly beaten eggs, then add the pureed rutabagas and mix together thoroughly. 
 
 |  | 6. Spread a 2- to 2½-quart casserole or baking dish with 2 teaspoons of soft butter and transfer the rutabaga mixture to the casserole. 
 
 |  | 7. Dot with the bits of butter and bake uncovered for 1 hour, or until the top is lightly browned. Serve hot, as an accompaniment to pork or ham. 
 
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