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Lanttulaatikko Casserole Recipe

A traditional Finnish casserole made with rutabaga.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Finnish
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs rutabaga peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions: 

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • 2. Boil the rutabaga in a pot of salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash.
  • 3. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed rutabaga, breadcrumbs, heavy cream, molasses, melted butter, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well.
  • 4. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and smooth the top.
  • 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours, until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.

Notes:

This casserole is a staple in Finnish Christmas dinners.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

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