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Rutabaga or Turnip Puff

Yields1 Serving

 2 medium rutabagas, peeled and cubed (about 6 cups)
 2 Tbsp. butter
 salt and pepper, to taste
 2 eggs
 3 Tbsp. flour
 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
 1 tsp. baking powder
 pinch nutmeg
 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1

In a large pot of boiling water, cook the rutabaga until it’s very tender. Drain and mash in the pot with a potato masher, adding the butter and some salt and pepper. Set aside to cool slightly, and preheat the oven to 350F.

2

Add the eggs to the rutabaga and mix them together well. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and nutmeg; stir into the rutabaga. Scrape into a shallow baking dish, smoothing the top. Stir together the crumbs and butter and sprinkle overtop.

3

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until slightly puffed and golden. Serves 6-8.