World Flavors Cookbook

Lanttulaatikko (Swede/Rutabaga Casserole)

Name: Lanttulaatikko (Swede/Rutabaga Casserole)
Cook time: 90 min
Cuisine: Finland
Ingredients: 2 lbs rutabaga, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup dark syrup, 1 egg, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt.

A spiced rutabaga casserole, a mandatory component of the Finnish Christmas "Joulupöytä".

Cuisine: Finland

Ingredients

2 lbs rutabaga, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup dark syrup, 1 egg, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt.

Instructions

Boil rutabaga until soft, then mash. Mix with cream, breadcrumbs, egg, syrup, and spices. Pour into a dish, create a pattern on top with a fork, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1.5 hours.