Rutabaga Pudding

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.

3. 3

   Add the rutabaga and cook until it is quite soft, 15 to 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain thoroughly.

5. 5

   Put the rutabaga in a food processor with the bread crumbs, cream, and eggs; puree, stopping the machine to scrape down its sides if necessary.

6. 6

   Stir in the nutmeg, then taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

7. 7

   Butter a baking dish that will hold the puree at a depth of about 1 inch (you can also bake the pudding in individual ramekins).

8. 8

   Dot the top of the pudding with butter and bake until firm and lightly browned on top, about 1 hour.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.