Rutabaga Puff Casserole

Rutabaga puff
Diana Rattray
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Total: 55 mins
Servings: 6 servings

This rutabaga casserole gets its fluffy soufflé-like texture from the beaten egg whites. If you enjoy the taste of rutabaga and look for new ways to use it, you will love this casserole. 

For brighter color, add a carrot or two to the mashed rutabaga.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked, mashed rutabaga, about 1 large (2 1/2 to 3 pounds) rutabaga
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped dill weed or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • Dash paprika
  • 4 eggs (separated)

Steps to Make It

  1. With a vegetable peeler, peel the rutabaga; cut it into 1-inch cubes and place it in a large saucepan. Cover the rutabaga with water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rutabaga is fork-tender. 

  2. Drain the rutabaga thoroughly and then mash with a potato masher.

  3. Preheat the oven to 375 F.

  4. Butter a 1 1/2-quart casserole.

  5. In a large bowl, combine the mashed rutabaga, butter, dill, salt, pepper, and paprika. Let the mixture cool slightly.

  6. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks and then stir them into the rutabaga.

  7. In a glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

  8. Fold the beaten egg whites into the rutabaga mixture. Lightly spoon the rutabaga into the prepared casserole dish.

  9. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until it is set and the top is golden brown.

  10. Spoon into a serving dish or serve from the casserole dish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
195 Calories
12g Fat
17g Carbs
7g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 159mg 53%
Sodium 77mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Protein 7g
Calcium 108mg 8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)