Finnish Rutabaga Pudding

Recipe for Category Vegetable Side Dishes

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Ingredients

4 C cooked mashed Rutabagas (about 8 cups cubed raw)
1/4 C whole grain Bread crumbs
1/4 C Milk, cream, or non-dairy milk
2 Eggs
1/8 tsp Nutmeg
2 tsp Blackstrap molasses
1-2 Tbs Butter or Ghee
Sea salt and Cayenne, if desired

Instructions

Soak the crumbs in the cream or milk for a few minutes. Then beat in the eggs with a fork. Add the rutabaga, nutmeg, salt (if using), and molasses. Mix well and pour into an oiled two-quart baking dish. Dot with butter or ghee, then bake uncovered for an hour in a 350°F oven. The pudding will set and should be lightly browned. Serve as a side dish instead of potatoes, or as a light supper or lunch. Serves 4-6

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