TWICE-BAKED RUTABAGAS

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Mix it up for dinner by swapping your go-to spuds dish for these rutabagas combined with bacon, cheese and cream. Even the skeptics won't be able to resist! -Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

4 small rutabagas, peeled and cut into 1-in. cubes
3 tablespoons water
8 cooked bacon strips, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 green onions, sliced, divided

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 30g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.