CHEESY RUTABAGA BAKE

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Great alternative to potatoes! A rich creamy homemade cheese sauce pepped up with a few select spices makes a great accompaniment to any meal!

Provided by ChefHouse

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups cubed rutabaga
½ cup butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 pinch paprika for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring rutabaga to a boil into a large pot of salted water over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in melted butter until golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk flour into garlic mixture until smooth.
  • Slowly whisk milk into flour mixture until thickened and creamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir Cheddar cheese into milk sauce until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  • Transfer rutabaga to the prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over rutabaga.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs and paprika over rutabaga.
  • Bake in preheated oven until sauce is thickened and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 368.5 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

Nicolas Vidas
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I don't recommend this recipe. The rutabagas were bland and the cheese sauce was too thick.


Sobuj Hawladar
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


enjoy BD
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The rutabagas were a bit too hard for my liking, but the cheese sauce was delicious.


Kenneth Eguyu
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good.


Aqeel Kharal
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I've never had rutabagas before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The cheese sauce was perfect.


Joshua Simple
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Easy to make and delicious!


velan bejwaya
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This was a great recipe! The rutabagas were tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Valentine Chukwu.
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The rutabagas were tender and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Rj Shuvo Islam Yt
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. However, the rutabagas were cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and smooth.


Llewyn Porter
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I'm not a big fan of rutabagas, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese sauce was so good that it made the rutabagas taste amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mel Zack
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. The rutabagas were tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


STUDY BWOY
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I love rutabagas and this recipe is a great way to enjoy them. The cheese sauce is rich and flavorful, and the breadcrumbs add a nice crunchy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


jacob goachee
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The rutabagas were soft and flavorful, and the cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy. I served it with roasted chicken and it was a perfect meal.


Dina Lave
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The rutabagas were surprisingly delicious and the cheese sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Refiloe Manare
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This cheesy rutabaga bake was a hit with my family! The rutabagas were perfectly tender and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.