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Mashed Potatoes and Turnips With Bacon and Thyme Recipe

Mashed Potatoes and Turnips With Bacon and Thyme Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 oz center-cut bacon , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tbsp unsalted butter
8 oz turnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
1/3 cup low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup 2% evaporated milk
1 tsp minced fresh thyme
salt and pepper

Directions:

Peel the potatoes, quarter them lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Rinse well in several changes of cold water and drain.
Cook bacon in large sauce pan over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper-towel lined plate and set aside. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan.
Add butter to keep over medium heat. Add turnips and cook, stirring occasionally until butter is browned and turnips are caramelized. (10-12 minutes).
Add potatoes, broth, and 3/4 t. salt, stir to combine. Cook, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until potatoes fall apart easily when poked with a fork, and all the liquid has been absorbed.(25-30 minutes) Remove pan from heat, remove lid and allow steam to escape for 2 minutes.
Gently mash potatoes and turnips in saucepan with potato masher. fold in evaporated milk, reserved bacon and thyme. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	200.51 Kcal (839 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.16g	13%
Cholesterol	25.37mg	8%
Sodium	536.77mg	22%
Potassium	655.48mg	14%
Total Carbs	26.37g	9%
Sugars	2.65g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.91g	8%
Protein	8.93g	18%
Vitamin C	29.2mg	49%
Iron	91.9mg	510%
Calcium	111.2mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	91.97 Kcal (385 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.74g	13%
Cholesterol	11.64mg	8%
Sodium	246.2mg	22%
Potassium	300.64mg	14%
Total Carbs	12.09g	9%
Sugars	1.21g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	8%
Protein	4.09g	18%
Vitamin C	13.4mg	49%
Iron	42.1mg	510%
Calcium	51mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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