Cheesy Rutabaga Bake

Directions

1. 1
   Bring rutabaga to a boil into a large pot of salted water over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
3. 3
   Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
4. 4
   Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in melted butter until golden, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Whisk flour into garlic mixture until smooth.
6. 6
   Slowly whisk milk into flour mixture until thickened and creamy, about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Stir Cheddar cheese into milk sauce until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
8. 8
   Transfer rutabaga to the prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over rutabaga.
9. 9
   Sprinkle bread crumbs and paprika over rutabaga.
10. 10
    Bake in preheated oven until sauce is thickened and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.