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Cheesy Rutabaga and Carrot Casserole

Cozy Cheesy Rutabaga and Carrot Casserole for Gatherings

This Cheesy Rutabaga and Carrot Casserole is a warm, comforting dish that blends sweet rutabaga and carrots, topped with bubbling cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 large Rutabaga or two small rutabagas
  • 10 medium Carrots
  • 4 tablespoons Butter salted or unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons Prepared Horseradish or omit for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Cubed Cheese optional, such as Gruyere, Cheddar, or Monterey Jack
  • 1 cup Grated Cheese for topping, like Monterey Jack, Colby, or Gruyere

Equipment

  • Casserole dish
  • Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Masher

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
  2. Prepare vegetables: Peel, trim, and cut rutabaga and carrots into 1½-inch chunks.
  3. Boil vegetables: Cook in salted water for about 15 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
  4. Mash vegetables: Return to pan, mash with butter, horseradish, salt, and pepper until chunky yet creamy.
  5. Add cheese (optional): Stir cubed cheese into the mash, then transfer to a casserole dish.
  6. Top with cheese: Sprinkle grated cheese over the top, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes until bubbly.
  7. Make-ahead option: Cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with olive oil for extra richness.

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