Rutabaga Pudding

Name: Rutabaga Pudding
Yield: makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 medium rutabagas (yellow turnips), about 2 pounds, peeled and cut into chunks; 1/2 cup bread crumbs, preferably homemade (page 580); 1/2 cup cream, half-and-half, or milk; 2 eggs; Small grating of nutmeg; 1 tablespoon butter, plus some for greasing the pan

December 14, 2011

As good warm as hot, this is a nice homey casserole to go with a roast or other dish in the spirit of Sunday dinner. Other vegetables you can prepare this way: rutabagas are not only traditional but wonderful, but other turnips are great too, as are carrots, potatoes, parsnips, and celeriac (celery root).

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