Rutabaga Au Gratin
4c diced
rutabaga or winter squash
1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 lg clove garlic
2T butter
3T flour
2c milk and/or light cream
salt and pepper
3T fresh white bread crumbs
3T grated swiss cheese
Place rutabaga, ginger, and garlic in steaming basket. Steam over 1 inch boiling water for 10 minutes until almost tender. Preheat oven to 325. Melt butter in 2 quart pan. Blend in flour for roux. Remove from heat. Beat in 1/4 c liquid from steaming, and milk/cream. Simmer 2 minutes. Fold in rutabaga and put in 1.5 quart baking dish. Spread on crumbs and cheese. Bake for 1 1/2 hours.