Swede Casserole Recipes

SWEDE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Simmer swedes in lightly salted water (in covered pan) for about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash or press through a sieve with a wooden spoon.
• Add the flour and half the butter, stirring all the time, then slowly beat in the cream until the mixture is light and fluffy.
• Season to taste with salt,pepper,nutmeg and sugar.
• Add the egg and pour the mixture into a well buttered oven proof dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on to, dot with reamaining butter and bake in oven at 180c for about an hour, until the top is lightly browned.

FINNISH RUTABAGA (SWEDES) CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place the diced rutabagas in a saucepan and cover with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until rutabagas are soft, about 20 minutes.
• Drain and mash the rutabagas.
• Meanwhile, soak the bread crumbs in the cream.
• To the cream add the nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and beaten eggs.
• Combine the cream mixture with the mashed rutabagas.
• Butter a 2-1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Turn the rutabagas into the casserole and dot with the butter.
• Bake at 350F for 1 hour or until lightly browned on top.

SWEDISH POTATO CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• When potatoes are done, whip with the above ingredient until light and fluffy. Put in a well greased casserole dish. Cover with crumb topping: 3/4 cup fine bread crumbs (I use Italian for extra flavor) and 2 tbsp. melted butter. Bake uncovered at 350F for 45 minutes. If you are making the day before allow to cool and place in refrigerator, and cook when needed.