Best 7 Rutabaga Carrot Casserole Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Rutabaga and Carrot Casserole, a harmonious blend of earthy sweetness and vibrant colors. This classic casserole is elevated with a medley of fresh ingredients, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. The starring duo, rutabagas, and carrots, are roasted to perfection, caramelizing their natural sugars for an irresistible sweet and savory taste. Nestled within a creamy sauce, enhanced by aromatic herbs, and topped with a golden brown crust, this casserole promises a comforting and satisfying experience.

Alongside the Rutabaga and Carrot Casserole, our article presents a carefully curated collection of equally enticing recipes. Indulge in the hearty goodness of the Cheesy Potato Casserole, where tender potatoes are enveloped in a luscious cheese sauce, resulting in a delectable side dish that will steal the spotlight. If you're seeking a lighter option, the Broccoli Cheddar Casserole offers a delightful balance of flavors, featuring succulent broccoli florets smothered in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce.

For those with a sweet tooth, the Sweet Potato Casserole is an absolute must-try. This classic Southern dish showcases sweet potatoes' natural sweetness, complemented by a hint of cinnamon and a crispy pecan topping. Last but not least, the Hashbrown Casserole brings a savory twist to your table. Crispy hashbrowns are combined with sautéed onions and peppers, then smothered in a flavorful cheese sauce, creating a dish that is both comforting and irresistibly delicious.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CARROTS AND RUTABAGA MASH



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My mother does a lovely job on this mash and it is to this day one of my favorite dishes.

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound peeled and chopped carrots
1 pound peeled and chopped rutabaga
1/2 stick, 4 tablespoons, butter
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Boil carrots and rutabaga together until just soft. Drain and add butter. Smash together using either a potato masher or food processor until it looks like a puree. Season with lots of pepper and a little salt. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley.

PENZEY'S RUTABAGA AND CARROT BAKE



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From the 2003 Penzey's holiday catalog. "Holiday gatherings bring family and friends together to share conversation, laughs, and a good meal. If you find yourself in a rut with your veggies, making the same thing every year, try this casserole for a change." Posted by request.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 -2 good-sized rutabaga (about 2 to 3 pounds total)
1 lb carrot, peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Peel and cube the rutabagas into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Place cubed rutabagas in a pot and add water to cover by 2 inches; bring water to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • While rutabagas are simmering, make the white sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add the chopped onion, pepper, salt, marjoram, and garlic and cook until the onion softens, about 5 minutes; stir in flour and cook 3 minutes; add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a near boil for 3 minutes; remove from heat and set aside.
  • Add carrot slices to the pot containing rutabagas and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Drain cooked vegetables in a colander then put them into a 2-quart casserole or a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Pour the white sauce over vegetables in pan, top with grated cheddar cheese, then lightly cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F until hot and bubbly, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and broil for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is browned to your preference.
  • Serve and enjoy!
  • Notes: Rutabagas"resemble a large turnip and are coated with wax to help preserve them; it is a bit of an effort to cut and peel them, but is well worth it"- leftovers from this dish taste great reheated!

RUTABAGA AND CARROT SLAW



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons each orange juice and white wine vinegar and 2 teaspoons sugar in a large bowl. Toss in 1 grated rutabaga, 1 grated carrot, 1/2 cup sliced red cabbage, 1 sliced scallion, 1/3 cup salted cashews and ¼ cup dried cherries. Refrigerate until cold, 20 minutes. Season with salt.

RUTABAGA CASSEROLE



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When Dick and I were first married he said the only food he wouldn't eat was a turnip. I hadn't eaten many turnips but my family were big rutabaga eaters. Our first Easter I made mashed rutabagas and he thought they were turnips and wasn't going to even try them. Now turnips have a white flesh and rutabagas have a yellow...

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 rutabagas (about 2 pounds) peeled and cubed
1/4 c butter, unsalted
2 Tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp allspice, ground
2 large eggs, separated
2 slice brown bread, processed into fine crumbs

Steps:

  • 1. Boil cubed rutabaga in a deep saucepan with water to cover for 30-40 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  • 2. Drain well and transfer to a mixer bowl with 2 tablespoons of butter. Mash or whip electric mixer until smooth. Add brown sugar, salt, pepper and allspice.
  • 3. (Recipe may be prepared up to this point a day or two in advance and refrigerated.)
  • 4. Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; set aside. Beat egg yolks for 3 minutes, or until light.
  • 5. Stir the egg yolks into the rutabaga mixture, then gently fold in the egg whites.
  • 6. Transfer to a greased 11"x9" oval gratin dish. Melt remaining butter and combine with the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the rutabaga. Bake for 1 hour, or until the top is a deep golden brown.

BAKED CARROTS, TURNIPS & RUTABAGAS



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Make and share this Baked Carrots, Turnips & Rutabagas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large carrots, cut in large bite-sized pieces
1 medium turnip, cut in large bite-sized pieces
1 medium rutabaga, cut in large bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup dry sherry or 1/4 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon apple juice concentrate or 1 tablespoon applesauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Arrange carrots, turnip, and rutabaga in 2-quart casserole dish.
  • In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
  • Drizzle over vegetables.
  • Cover vegetables with aluminum foil; bake 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Serve over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 133.3, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 28.9, Protein 3.6

BAKED RUTABAGA CASSEROLE



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Light and fluffy mashed and baked rutabagas with dill, green onions, and a savory crumble topping. This is an altered version of the many root vegetable "puff" recipes. Instead of the nut-crouton crumble, try it with a sprinkle of cheese over the top.

Provided by Shake-n-Bake

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium (blank)s rutabagas, peeled and chopped into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 each eggs, separated, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 green onion, chopped, or more to taste
2 pinches dried dill weed, or more to taste
1 dash paprika
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash salt
1 dash ground black pepper
4 each croutons, or more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add rutabagas; boil until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blend or whisk egg whites in a bowl until thick and frothy.
  • Drain water from rutabagas and mash with a potato masher. Stir in butter while still hot so it melts and is distributed evenly, followed by egg yolks, green onion, dill, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour into a 9-inch ceramic or Pyrex® casserole dish that is approximately 1 1/2-inch thick.
  • Combine croutons and almonds in the bowl of a food processor until crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 97.1 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 216 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

MOM'S CARROT CASSEROLE



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Rich and cheesy, this casserole is the very best way to eat carrots. Pretty orange slices peek out from under a bed of buttery cracker crumbs. My mom loves to cook and share recipes. She picked this one up from a dear friend. -Gloria Grant, Sterling, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds carrots, sliced
1/2 cup butter, divided
6 ounces process American cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; place in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and cheese, stirring often. Stir in dill. Pour over the carrots. Toss the saltines and remaining butter; sprinkle over carrots. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 457mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right rutabagas: Look for rutabagas that are firm and heavy for their size, with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid any that are soft, spongy, or have cracks or blemishes.
  • Peel and dice the rutabagas and carrots evenly: This will ensure that they cook evenly in the casserole.
  • Use a sharp knife to dice the celery and onion: This will help prevent them from becoming mushy in the casserole.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: They should be tender but still have a slight crunch to them.
  • Season the casserole to taste: Use salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or sage.
  • Top the casserole with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers: This will give the casserole a crispy topping.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and the topping is golden brown: This usually takes about 30 minutes.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the casserole to set.

Conclusion:

Rutabaga carrot casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting side dish, give rutabaga carrot casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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