Rutabaga Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 slices high quality white bread
1 1/2 lb. rutabaga
3 Tbsp. butter
1/8 tsp. fresh ground nutmeg
1 Tbsp. sugar
salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste
2 large eggs, well beaten

Preparation

Place bread slices in food processor with metal blade or a blender.
Process or blend to form 1 cup crumbs.
Set aside.
Peel rutabaga and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Put into saucepan with enough water to cover; simmer over low heat until very soft, about 20 minutes.
Drain well and puree in food processor or blender. (Should make 2 cups of puree.) Grease a 1-quart casserole.
Put rutabaga in large bowl and add remaining ingredients in order listed, adding bread crumbs after the salt and pepper, mixing well.
Pour into prepared casserole and bake in middle of oven at 375\u00b0 for approximately 40 minutes, until mixture is slightly puffed and lightly browned on top.
Makes 6 servings (145 calories per serving).
Can be successfully reheated.