Best 8 Rutabaga Carrot Casserole Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, the rutabaga carrot casserole stands as a testament to the harmonious fusion of flavors and textures. Its humble ingredients, the earthy sweetness of rutabaga and the vibrant crunch of carrots, unite in a symphony of taste that has captivated palates for generations. Whether gracing a family dinner table or adorning a holiday spread, this comforting dish, with its golden-brown crust and creamy interior, promises a culinary journey that will warm hearts and satisfy appetites. As you embark on a culinary adventure to find the best recipe for rutabaga carrot casserole, let us guide you through a world of flavors and inspire you to create a dish that will become a cherished tradition in your kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

RUTABAGA CARROT CASSEROLE



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This scoop-able side with its sweet, crunchy topping makes a delightful alternative to the traditional sweet potato casserole. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large rutabaga, peeled and cubed
3 large carrots, shredded
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash pepper
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
TOPPING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place rutabaga in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes, adding the carrots during the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain., In a large bowl, mash the rutabaga mixture with egg, brown sugar, butter, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Stir in rice and milk. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., For topping, in a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RUTABAGA AND CARROT SLAW



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons each orange juice and white wine vinegar and 2 teaspoons sugar in a large bowl. Toss in 1 grated rutabaga, 1 grated carrot, 1/2 cup sliced red cabbage, 1 sliced scallion, 1/3 cup salted cashews and ¼ cup dried cherries. Refrigerate until cold, 20 minutes. Season with salt.

CARROTS AND RUTABAGA MASH



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My mother does a lovely job on this mash and it is to this day one of my favorite dishes.

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound peeled and chopped carrots
1 pound peeled and chopped rutabaga
1/2 stick, 4 tablespoons, butter
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Boil carrots and rutabaga together until just soft. Drain and add butter. Smash together using either a potato masher or food processor until it looks like a puree. Season with lots of pepper and a little salt. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley.

LEMON-GLAZED CARROTS AND RUTABAGA



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If you like carrots and rutabagas, this colorful side dish is a real winner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 medium carrots
1 medium rutabaga
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Cut carrots and rutabaga into 3x1/4-in. strips. Place in a saucepan; add broth. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 13-15 minutes or until tender. Do not drain. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add to vegetables; cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are glazed, stirring gently.

Nutrition Facts :

RUTABAGA AND CARROT PUFF



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This is a family favorite at holidays, particularly among the adults. Shallots can be substituted for onion and hazelnuts substituted for pecans if desired.

Provided by Meg from Ottawa

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 10h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
½ onion, chopped
1 ½ cups chicken stock
¼ cup butter, divided
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 tablespoons baking powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine carrots, rutabaga, onion, chicken stock, 3 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, and nutmeg in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover saucepan with a lid, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer vegetables using a slotted spoon to a food processor or blender. Continue to cook remaining broth mixture in saucepan over high heat, stirring constantly, until liquid reduced to about 1 tablespoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Add reduced broth mixture to vegetables in food processor; blend until very smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl and cool to room temperature.
  • Stir eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper into pureed vegetable mixture until evenly combined; spoon into a buttered 6-cup casserole or souffle dish.
  • Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in pecans until fragrant and coated, 1 to 2 minutes. Spread buttered pecans around the edge the vegetable mixture, creating a border. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Bring vegetable mixture to room temperature, about 30 minutes before baking.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed, set in the middle, and golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 783.9 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

BAKED CARROTS, TURNIPS & RUTABAGAS



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Make and share this Baked Carrots, Turnips & Rutabagas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large carrots, cut in large bite-sized pieces
1 medium turnip, cut in large bite-sized pieces
1 medium rutabaga, cut in large bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup dry sherry or 1/4 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon apple juice concentrate or 1 tablespoon applesauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Arrange carrots, turnip, and rutabaga in 2-quart casserole dish.
  • In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
  • Drizzle over vegetables.
  • Cover vegetables with aluminum foil; bake 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Serve over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 133.3, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 28.9, Protein 3.6

BAKED RUTABAGA CASSEROLE



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Light and fluffy mashed and baked rutabagas with dill, green onions, and a savory crumble topping. This is an altered version of the many root vegetable "puff" recipes. Instead of the nut-crouton crumble, try it with a sprinkle of cheese over the top.

Provided by Shake-n-Bake

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium (blank)s rutabagas, peeled and chopped into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 each eggs, separated, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 green onion, chopped, or more to taste
2 pinches dried dill weed, or more to taste
1 dash paprika
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash salt
1 dash ground black pepper
4 each croutons, or more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add rutabagas; boil until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blend or whisk egg whites in a bowl until thick and frothy.
  • Drain water from rutabagas and mash with a potato masher. Stir in butter while still hot so it melts and is distributed evenly, followed by egg yolks, green onion, dill, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour into a 9-inch ceramic or Pyrex® casserole dish that is approximately 1 1/2-inch thick.
  • Combine croutons and almonds in the bowl of a food processor until crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 97.1 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 216 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

PENZEY'S RUTABAGA AND CARROT BAKE



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From the 2003 Penzey's holiday catalog. "Holiday gatherings bring family and friends together to share conversation, laughs, and a good meal. If you find yourself in a rut with your veggies, making the same thing every year, try this casserole for a change." Posted by request.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 -2 good-sized rutabaga (about 2 to 3 pounds total)
1 lb carrot, peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Peel and cube the rutabagas into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Place cubed rutabagas in a pot and add water to cover by 2 inches; bring water to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • While rutabagas are simmering, make the white sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add the chopped onion, pepper, salt, marjoram, and garlic and cook until the onion softens, about 5 minutes; stir in flour and cook 3 minutes; add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a near boil for 3 minutes; remove from heat and set aside.
  • Add carrot slices to the pot containing rutabagas and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Drain cooked vegetables in a colander then put them into a 2-quart casserole or a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Pour the white sauce over vegetables in pan, top with grated cheddar cheese, then lightly cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F until hot and bubbly, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and broil for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is browned to your preference.
  • Serve and enjoy!
  • Notes: Rutabagas"resemble a large turnip and are coated with wax to help preserve them; it is a bit of an effort to cut and peel them, but is well worth it"- leftovers from this dish taste great reheated!

Tips:

  • Choose the right rutabagas: Look for firm, smooth rutabagas with no blemishes. Avoid any that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Peel and cube the rutabagas evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the rutabagas: They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: You can add other vegetables to this casserole, such as carrots, celery, onions, or peas.
  • Season the casserole to taste: You can add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or other spices to taste.
  • Top the casserole with cheese: This will add a delicious golden crust.
  • Serve the casserole hot: This dish is best served immediately after it is made.

Conclusion:

Rutabaga carrot casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables into your diet. This casserole can be customized to your liking by adding different vegetables or spices. It is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish.

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