Twice-Baked Rutabagas

Name: Twice-Baked Rutabagas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 small rutabagas, peeled and cut into 1-in. cubes; 3 tablespoons water; 8 cooked bacon strips, chopped; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 3 green onions, sliced, divided

Mix it up for dinner by substituting your go-to spuds dish with rutabagas. This recipe bacon, cheese and whipping cream. Even the skeptics won't be able to resist a bite! —Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi

Ingredients

4 small rutabagas, peeled and cut into 1-in. cubes
3 tablespoons water
8 cooked bacon strips, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 green onions, sliced, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rutabagas and water. Microwave, covered, on high 16-20 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway. Mash rutabagas; add bacon, cream, butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir in 1 cup cheese and 1/4 cup green onions.
Spoon mixture into eight greased 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake 18-22 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining green onions.

Originally published as Twice Baked Rutabagas in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2016