Finnish Yellow Turnip Swede or Rutabaga Bake
Warm up your dinner table with the comforting flavors of this Finnish Yellow Turnip Swede or Rutabaga Bake. A traditional Nordic-inspired recipe, this hearty side dish combines the earthy sweetness of rutabagas with creamy milk, rich butter, and a touch of dark syrup for balanced sweetness. Seasoned with white pepper and nutmeg, the bake is topped with golden breadcrumbs and butter for a perfectly crisp crust. Simple yet elegant, this oven-baked dish is an ideal accompaniment to roasted meats or a cozy vegetarian feast. With its velvety texture and subtly spiced flavor, it's a must-try addition to any holiday menu or Sunday dinner. Make it in just 20 minutes of prep time and let the oven do the rest! Keywords: Finnish rutabaga bake, swede casserole, Nordic side dish, traditional Finnish recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 grams rutabaga (swede/yellow turnip)
- 200 milliliters milk
- 100 milliliters heavy cream
- 30 grams butter
- 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon dark syrup (molasses or golden syrup)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon butter (for greasing)
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (for topping)
- 15 grams butter (for topping)
Instructions
Peel and dice the rutabagas into roughly 2-inch chunks.
Boil the rutabaga pieces in a large pot of salted water over medium-high heat until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain well.
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish with 1 teaspoon of butter.
Using a potato masher or a food processor, mash the cooked rutabagas until smooth.
In a small saucepan, warm the milk and heavy cream until lukewarm.
Add the lukewarm milk and cream mixture, butter, dark syrup, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg to the mashed rutabagas. Mix thoroughly.
Lightly beat the egg in a small bowl, then stir it into the rutabaga mixture.
Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs evenly over the top, then dot with 15 grams of butter for a golden crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bake is set.
Allow to cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving. This dish pairs well with roasted meats or can be enjoyed as a vegetarian side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.0 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.3 g | 246% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 452 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 3689 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.7 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 801 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 3684 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
