• 1 large rutabaga, about 1 lb.
• 3 Tbs. butter
• 3 Tbs. chopped fresh chives
• coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 egg, beaten
• ¼ C. heavy cream
• 1 Tbs. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Peel the rutabaga and cut into small, evenly-sized pieces about the size of golf ball. Put in cold water to cover and simmer for about 10 minutes or until soft. Drain With a fork or an electric mixer, mash the rutabaga with 2 Tbs. of the butter, chives, salt, pepper, egg and cream. Correct seasoning. Sprinkle with Parmesan, dot with remaining butter and brown under the broiler.

Serves 4.