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Lanttulaatikko – Finnish Rutabaga Casserole

Creamy, sweet, golden-brown—looks like mac & cheese with a twist!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Nordic
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs rutabaga (peeled, cubed)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup molasses (or dark syrup)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 4 tbsp butter

Instructions
 

  • Boil rutabaga in salted water 20 minutes until fork tender; drain and mash.
  • Stir in cream, syrup, salt, nutmeg.
  • Pack into a buttered 8x8 dish; top with breadcrumbs; dot with butter.
  • Bake 350°F for 45 minutes until deep golden.

Notes

During WWII rations, Finns cleverly swapped out scarce potatoes for humble rutabagas (lanttu), turning this earthy root into a sweet-spiced hero that saved the holiday spirit.
Keyword Dinner, Holiday