Apple-Turnip Mashed Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 32 Minutes |
Ready In: 52 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This rustic and delicious recipe has a chunky consistency. Ingredients:
1 pound turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces |
1 pound yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces |
3 bacon slices, cut into 1/4-inch pieces |
2 medium-size golden delicious apples, peeled and chopped |
1/4 cup roasted garlic |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme |
3/4 cup buttermilk |
2 tablespoons melted butter |
salt and pepper to taste |
Directions:
1. Bring turnips, potatoes, and salted water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven; cook 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. Cook bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon. Sauté apples in hot drippings in skillet 6 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
3. Combine apples, turnips, potatoes, Roasted Garlic, and thyme in a bowl; mash with a potato masher until blended. (Mixture will be chunky.) Stir in buttermilk and butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl.
4. Serve immediately, or, if desired, microwave mixture at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring at 1-minute intervals. Sprinkle with bacon just before serving.
5. Kitchen Express: Substitute 2 tsp. jarred roasted minced garlic for 1/4 cup Roasted Garlic. Proceed with recipeas directed, sauteing garlic with apples in Step 2.
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