Cheesy Rutabaga Bake
I like fresh zucchini and mushrooms, but you could also add asparagus.
Recipe Summary Cheesy Rutabaga Bake
Great alternative to potatoes! A rich creamy homemade cheese sauce pepped up with a few select spices makes a great accompaniment to any meal!Ingredients | Cheesy Mince Pasta Bake6 cups cubed rutabaga½ cup butter1 tablespoon minced garlic½ cup all-purpose flour4 cups milk2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese¼ teaspoon cayenne peppersalt and ground black pepper to taste½ cup seasoned bread crumbs1 pinch paprika for garnishDirectionsBring rutabaga to a boil into a large pot of salted water over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in melted butter until golden, about 5 minutes.Whisk flour into garlic mixture until smooth.Slowly whisk milk into flour mixture until thickened and creamy, about 5 minutes.Stir Cheddar cheese into milk sauce until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.Transfer rutabaga to the prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over rutabaga.Sprinkle bread crumbs and paprika over rutabaga.Bake in preheated oven until sauce is thickened and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.Info | Cheesy Mince Pasta Bakeprep: 10 mins cook: 40 mins total: 50 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings
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