Lanttulaatikko (Swede Casserole)

Ingredients:

• 3-4 medium rutabagas (called "swedes" in Europe)
• 1 tbs butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 tbs flour
• 3 tbs golden syrup
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbs butter
• 2 tbs cream
• Butter
• Breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. Peel and cut up the rutabaga into 1-inch pieces. Place in a pot and add the butter, nutmeg, and salt. Add water and bring to a boil. Let boil for about an hour, adding water as necessary, until the rutabaga is easily pierced with a fork. Drain and mash.
2. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees. Add the flour, syrup, egg, salt, butter and cream. Mix well and transfer to a greased casserole dish. Mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter and place on top.
3. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Serve hot.