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Nana's Mashed Turnip

Turnips and radishes are both root vegetables with very similar growing habits and plant structures.

Recipe Summary Nana's Mashed Turnip

This was my grandmother's famous dish that my whole family just loved. She never wrote it down for me, so after she passed away I recreated it perfectly. This one's for you, Bubby!

Ingredients | Are Turnips Vegetables

1 large turnip, peeled and cubed

3 white potatoes, peeled and cubed

¼ cup milk

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon white sugar

¾ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Place turnip and potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 25 to 30 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat, and drain.

Mix milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and sugar with the turnip and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Mash until slightly lumpy.

Transfer turnip mixture to a small baking dish. Dot with remaining butter. Cover loosely, and bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking about 8 minutes, until lightly browned.

Info | Are Turnips Vegetables

prep: 10 mins cook: 50 mins total: 1 hr Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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