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Cheesy Rutabaga and Carrot Casserole

This easy Cheesy Rutabaga and Carrot Casserole makes the perfect make ahead side dish. A naturally gluten free dish that is put comfort food, this lower carb mash can be made up to a day in advance and then finished in the oven when you are ready for dinner. If you are looking for unique side dishes this holiday season then this casserole is for you. Plus it is easy to make for a crowd so if you have a house full this Thanksgiving or Christmas give this a go!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 -10
Calories: 178 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 2 small rutabaga
  • 10 carrots
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup cubed cheese (optional) - see note 1
  • 1 ½ cup grated cheese - see note 2

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 375ºF/190ºC
  2. Top and tail the veg, then peel and cut into 1½ inch (4 cm) chunks.2 small rutabaga10 carrots
  3. Place the veg in a large saucepan, cover with boiling water and cook for 15 minutes until just tender.
  4. Drain well and return to the pan. Add in the butter, horseradish, salt and pepper.2 tbsp butter1 tbsp prepared horseradish¾ tsp salt¼ tsp black pepper
  5. Use a potato masher to rough mash the veg. It wants to have some texture left (see bulk of post for a picture)
  6. Check the seasoning and add more salt and pepper as needed.
To cook immediately
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  1. Stir the cubed cheese through the veg (if using) and then transfer everything to a casserole dish.½ cup cubed cheese
  2. Cover with the grated cheese and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.1 ½ cup grated cheese
To make ahead.
  1. Allow the mashed veg to cool completely then stir though the cubes cheese (if using)½ cup cubed cheese
  2. Transfer everything to a casserole dish, cover and leave in the fridge for upto 24 hours.
  3. Remove from the fridge and cook covered in foil for 10 minutes.  (or reheat in the microwave)
  4. Remove the foil, sprinkle over the cheese and bake for a further 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.1 ½ cup grated cheese

Notes

  • The cubes of cheese do make for a delicious casserole, but it is super tasty without.

  • Pick a cheese that you are using on top or mix it up and use two different cheeses. You want a good melting cheese like:

    Monterey jack Colby Cheddar Cheddar jack Gruyere mixed with mozzarella

  • Monterey jack
  • Colby
  • Cheddar
  • Cheddar jack
  • Gruyere mixed with mozzarella

Nutrition Information

Calories 178kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 13040IU (261%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 219mg (22%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8-10

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178

% Daily Value*

Calories 178kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 13040IU 261%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 219mg 22%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.