Gingered Rutabaga

By EdieK

For a flavour change this zesty rutabaga recipe really delivers. It freezes well and is a good use for leftover mashed Ontario Rutabaga.

Ingredients

• 1 small Ontario Rutabaga (1/2 lb/250 g), cubed (4 cups/1 L)
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) water
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) cubed cream cheese
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each of ground ginger and salt
• A pinch each of ground nutmeg and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cut 1 small Ontario Rutabaga (½ lb/250 g) into cubes, about 4 cups/1 L. Cook covered, in 4 cup (1 L) casserole dish in ¼ cup (50 mL) of water on High for 10 minutes or until fork tender; drain well and mash. Stir in ½ cup (125 mL) cubed cream cheese, 1 tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar, ¼ tsp (1 mL) each of ground ginger and salt and a pinch each of ground nutmeg and pepper.