Twice Baked Rutabagas Food

RUTABAGA FRIES

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine rutabaga spears with oil and spices, and toss until evenly coated.
• Lay rutabaga spears onto a baking sheet, leaving space between
• Bake for 30 minutes, flipping the rutabaga spears halfway through; they should be cooked through and crisped on the outside

TWICE-BAKED RUTABAGAS

Steps:

• 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 8 greased 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake until rutabagas are bubbly and cheese is melted, 18-22 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining green onions.

ROASTED RUTABAGA

Steps:

• Toss 1 large peeled and cubed rutabaga with 3 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast at 425 degrees F until golden and soft, 40 minutes. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar and chopped parsley.

RUTABAGA OVEN FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine rutabaga spears with oil, minced rosemary, garlic, and salt. Toss until evenly coated.
• Lay rutabaga spears onto a baking sheet, leaving space between for even crisping. Bake until rutabaga fries are cooked through and crisped on the outside, about 30 minutes.

TWICE BAKED TURNIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut the stem end from turnips. Rub each with olive oil and wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Bake for approximately 90 minutes or until insides are soft enough to scoop out.
• Scoop out insides of each turnip, leaving the shell intact. Mash & whip the insides with the sour cream, spices and seasonings. When the insides are a creamy consistency, carefully spoon them back into shells. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees and bake the stuffed turnips for 20-30 minutes until heated thru.

RUTABAGA SPICE CAKE

Steps:

• Cream shortening. Add sugar and cream well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add rutabaga and mix well.
• Sift flour, salt, soda, baking powder and spices together. Add alternately to creamed mixture with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Add nuts and mix well.
• Bake in a greased and floured 9 inch square cake pan for 45 to 50 minutes or until it tests done. Frost with Lemon Butter Icing.
• To make icing, cream butter and 1 cup of the icing sugar until fluffy. Add remaining sugar and lemon juice and rind alternately, beating until smooth.

EASY ROASTED RUTABAGA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
• Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Peel the rutabaga(s) and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
• In a large bowl or food storage bag, toss the diced rutabaga with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, if using.
• Arrange the rutabaga in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for about 40 to 50 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
• Toss with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.