Rutabaga-Potato Casserole  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 135 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    From  Scandinavian Cooking  by Beatrice Ojakangas. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 lbs rutabagas, peeled and diced  |  
                                                1/2 lb potato, peeled and diced  |  
                                                4 cups water  |  
                                                1/2 cup all-purpose flour  |  
                                                1/2 cup breadcrumbs  |  
                                                1/3 cup whipping cream  |  
                                                1/3 cup dark corn syrup  |  
                                                1/4 cup butter, melted  |  
                                                2 eggs, beaten  |  
                                                1 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon ground allspice  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon ground ginger  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon white pepper  |  
                                                3 tablespoons butter, melted  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a large saucepan, combine rutabagas, potatoes and water. 2. Bring to a boil; cook over low heat 25 minutes or until tender. 3. Drain, reserving liquid. 4. Mash rutabagas and potatoes until smooth. 5. Butter a shallow, 2-quart casserole dish; set aside. 6. Preheat oven to 300°F. 7. In large bowl, beat potato mixture on high speed, adding 1/2 cup of cooking liquid. 8. Beat in flour, bread crumbs, cream, syrup, 1/4 cup melted butter, eggs, salt, allspice, nutmeg, ginger and white pepper. 9. Beat until light and fluffy. 10. Spoon into prepared casserole dish. 11. Use a spoon to smooth top. 12. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons melted butter. 13. Bake, uncovered, 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until lightly browned.                              | 
                         
                         
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