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!

Step: 1

Bring 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.

Step: 2

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step: 3

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step: 4

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in melted butter until golden, about 5 minutes.

Step: 5

Whisk flour into garlic mixture until smooth.

Step: 6

Slowly whisk milk into flour mixture until thickened and creamy, about 5 minutes.

Step: 7

Stir Cheddar cheese into milk sauce until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step: 8

Transfer rutabaga to the prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over rutabaga.

Step: 9

Sprinkle bread crumbs and paprika over rutabaga.

Step: 10

Bake in preheated oven until sauce is thickened and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Per Serving: 299 calories; protein 11.5g; carbohydrates 20.9g; fat 19.2g; cholesterol 56mg; sodium 368.5mg.

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