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Rutabaga with Cheese Sauce

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Cooked rutabaga is baked with a cheese sauce and bread crumbs.

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 large rutabaga, diced and cooked (4 to 5 cups diced)
  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs tossed with 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation:

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in flour. Continue to cook and stir until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add cheese and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place rutabaga in a shallow, lightly buttered baking dish; pour sauce over rutabaga. Sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs. Bake at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes. Serves 6.

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