Description

Rutabagas Romanoff is a creamy, cheesy rutabaga casserole that transforms this humble root vegetable into a rich and comforting side dish. With sour cream, sharp Cheddar, and green onions, it’s savory, flavorful, and perfect for holidays or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

6 lbs rutabagas, peeled and halved

1 pint sour cream

1 bunch green onions, diced (reserve some green tops for garnish)

2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)

1½ tsp sea salt

½ tsp ground black pepper (divided use)

Paprika, to taste

Butter or nonstick spray (for greasing baking dish)

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Instructions

Peel rutabagas, trim ends, and cut into large chunks.
Place in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Add 1 tsp sugar if desired to reduce bitterness. Boil for about 30 minutes or until fork-tender.
Drain well and mash the rutabagas until smooth.
Dice green onions, reserving 2–3 tbsp of the green tops for garnish.
Stir in sour cream, diced green onions, 1½ cups of Cheddar cheese, salt, and half of the pepper until evenly mixed.
Transfer mixture into a buttered 9×13-inch baking dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle remaining pepper over the surface.
Top with remaining Cheddar cheese and dust generously with paprika.
Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight for the flavors to develop.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover with foil and bake for 30–40 minutes until heated through.
Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes to melt the top completely.
Garnish with reserved green onions before serving.

Notes

Mix rutabagas with turnips for a more complex flavor.

Add 2–3 tbsp cream cheese for extra creaminess.

Use cayenne or smoked paprika for a spicier twist.

Substitute low-fat sour cream and cheese for a lighter version.

Top with buttery breadcrumbs before baking for a crunchy topping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Side Dish
Method: Boiling and Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/15 of recipe
Calories: 220
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 40mg