Mashed Potato and Rutabaga Casserole

Description
12 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds thin-skinned boiling potatoes
 * salt
 * 1 pound (about 1 medium) rutabaga
 * ¼ cup flour
 * 2 eggs
 * 2 teaspoons salt
 * ½ to 1 cup hot milk or light cream
 * 1 tablespoon butter
 * ¼ cup fine dry bread crumbs

Directions

 * 1) Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water.
 * 2) Add 1 teaspoon salt for each quart of water.
 * 3) Heat to boiling and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
 * 4) Drain, mash, and add the cooked rutabaga* to the potatoes.
 * 5) Beat with and electric mixer until the potatoes and rutabagas are smooth and fluffy.
 * 6) Beat in the flour, eggs, salt, and milk (or cream).
 * 7) Preheat oven to 350°F.
 * 8) butter a 3-quart shallow baking dish.
 * 9) Turn the mixture into the dish.
 * 10) Using a spoon, spread out the mixture, making indentations in the top of the casserole.
 * 11) Dot with the butter and sprinkle with the bread crumbs.
 * 12) Bake uncovered for 1 hour, or until lightly browned.