Rutabaga Puff (not Turnip Puff)
Rutabaga Puff
This Rutabaga Puff is a creamy, rich and delicious side dish to be enjoyed any time of year! Ready in 1 hour.
For years we have been enjoying this side dish recipe and have been calling it Turnip Puff. But recently I realized that we have been using the names Turnip and Rutabaga interchangeably, when in fact they are two different root vegetables. And all along we have actually been eating Rutabaga Puff, not Turnip Puff. Shocking haha! I finally figured out I was using the wrong term this past Christmas when I actually ordered a turnip from the grocery store and what came home wasn’t what I was expecting (I got an actual turnip…the white one with the purple skin). Even though I knew it wasn’t the root vegetable I was thinking, I decided to try this recipe anyway and in the end, we didn’t love it as much. I found it a bit watery and bitter, and not as creamy as it is when made with rutabaga. So moral of the story, USE RUTABAGA for this recipe.
Rutabaga vs. Turnip
Turnips are white fleshed with white and purple skin. Rutabagas have yellow flesh and a purplish yellow skin, and they are bigger than turnips. Rutabagas are also sweeter. I also find turnips more watery than rutabagas. Rutabagas are available all throughout the year, but they seem to be abundant during the dreary winter months along with many other root vegetables. Not only are they readily available, but they are inexpensive, making them a great choice for all kinds of recipes, including served raw as a snack.
A great side dish for the holidays!
I would usually think to prepare this recipe for either Thanksgiving or Christmas, but it’s really great any time of year. This side dish pairs beautifully with roasted turkey or chicken.
This Rutabaga Puff is Creamy + Delicious!
This Rutabaga Puff is creamy, fluffy and so delicious! Even the non-rutabaga lovers (my hubby & kids) like this one.
Rutabaga Puff Tips & Tricks
- To cook the rutabaga I boil it in water first, just like you would potatoes. Cook until they are soft enough to mash.
- You can either mash or puree the cooked rutabaga. I have done both, but I actually prefer to puree it, as it makes it nice and soft.
- You can make this dish a day ahead of time…it actually tastes better the second day! Just reheat in the microwave, or oven before serving.
- This dish is excellent served along side roasted chicken or turkey. The soft, sweet flavour of the rutabaga pairs perfectly with them.
Rutabaga Puff
Ingredients
Rutabaga Puff:
- 3 cups hot mashed rutabaga About 1 large sized rutabaga See tips.
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Breadcrumb Topping:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook the rutabaga. To do this, peel the rutabaga and cut it into 1 inch chunks, then boil it in water like you would potatoes. Cook until soft. Drain.
- Once the rutabaga is cooked, puree it using a blender or hand blender until it is nice and smooth.3 cups hot mashed rutabaga
- Stir in the 3 tbsp butter.
- Using a mixer beat in 2 eggs.
- In a separate bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper.3 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper
- Add the flour mix to the rutabaga mix and mix well.
- Then add the mixture to a 2 L casserole dish.
- In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter and add the bread crumbs. Cook for about 1 minute.1/2 – 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- Sprinkle the bread crumb/butter mix on top of the rutabaga mix.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and hot.
More delicious side dishes to try:
Festive Onion Casserole (it’s fantastic with roasted chicken)
Sauteed Green Beans with Basil & Fresh Tomatoes
Have a delicious day!
I have been making this for many years but add 1 1/2 cup of soft breadcrumbs in place of flour and 1/2 cup of applesauce. A family favourite!
I have never cooked with rutabagas. This will be my first recipe to try. I’m assuming you peel the rutabaga before boiling? I checked your tips, but didn’t see this answered. Thank you.
Yes, make sure to peel them!
This is incredible. Made for a family get together. Even the turnip haters loved it. Thanks for a great recipe