Best 9 Garlic Turnip Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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Adding a twist to the classic mashed potato dish, garlic turnip mashed potatoes offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures. This recipe combines the earthy sweetness of turnips with the aromatic pungency of garlic, creating a rich and savory side that perfectly complements any meal. Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight dinner or a special occasion side dish, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MASHED GARLIC TURNIPS



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For those of you who don't like or haven't tried turnip. Great with a steak, a roast, or chops. From: 500 Low-Carb Recipes by Dana Carpender

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs turnips, peeled and cut into chunks
8 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place the turnips and the garlic in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Add water to fill about halfway, cover, and place over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a boil, turn down the burner, and simmer until quite soft (about 15 minutes).
  • Drain the turnips and garlic very well.
  • Using a potato masher, mash the turnips and garlic together.
  • Stir in the butter, horseradish, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and mix well.
  • Just before serving, stir in the chives.
  • Each serving has 10 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber, for a total of 8 grams of usable carbs and 2 grams of protein.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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These garlic mashed potatoes are rich and very tasty! For a creamier texture, use heavy cream in place of the milk. These are also terrific topped with green onions.

Provided by LORNASCHMALZ

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 potatoes, peeled and quartered
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
1 pinch ground white pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil; add potatoes, and boil until soft, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
  • Combine potatoes with milk, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix with an electric mixer or potato masher to your desired consistency. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 107.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

NANA'S MASHED TURNIP



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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!

Provided by DARIA K

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 322.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

TURNIP AND POTATO MASH



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Serve this peppery replacement for mashed potatoes alongside seared steak.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound turnips (about 2 medium), peeled and diced large
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and diced large
1 dried bay leaf
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring turnips, potatoes, and bay leaf to a boil in salted water over high; cook until vegetables are tender when pierced with a knife, 20 minutes. Drain, discard bay leaf, and return vegetables to pan. Add sour cream and butter, and mash until mostly smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g

GARLIC-TURNIP MASHED POTATOES



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Serve with Lars Bolander'sSwedish Meatballs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 turnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 parsnip, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
6 cloves garlic, peeled
Half-and-half
1 large egg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes, turnips, parsnip, and garlic in a medium saucepan; add enough half-and-half to cover. Place over medium high heat and cook until vegetables are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, reserving cooking liquid.
  • Return vegetables to saucepan and add egg, butter, and 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Using a potato masher, mash until smooth, adding more cooking liquid as necessary. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper and serve immediately.

GARLIC-MASHED RUTABAGAS & POTATOES



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My family absolutely loves mashed potatoes. I created this recipe to lighten up the calories and sneak in a serving of rutabagas. If you have the time, boil the potatoes in chicken broth to add even more flavor. -Rosemary Tatum, Sterlington, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
2 medium rutabagas, peeled and cubed (about 5 cups)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/3 cup warm buttermilk

Steps:

  • Place potatoes, rutabagas and garlic in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding butter, salt, pepper and enough buttermilk to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts :

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 cloves garlic, peeled
6 large potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into quarters
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup whole milk
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the garlic and potatoes in a large saucepan. Cover with water, add 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife. Drain, return potatoes and garlic to the pan and heat briefly over low heat, shaking the pan, until all moisture is gone.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the butter and milk together until the butter melts.
  • Put the potatoes and garlic through a ricer or food mill or mash with a potato masher until smooth. Add the milk and butter and stir until smooth. Season with the remaining salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 387, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 512 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TURNIP MASHED POTATOES



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This is a recipe that I saw Paula Deen make on the Food Network. I love turnips but know of very few ways to cook them. This is super easy and tastes really rich and good! (NOTE: This is the original recipe, but when I make this I peel the potatoes instead of leaving the skins on...)

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large red new potatoes, skin on
2 large turnips, peeled
1/2 cup heavy cream, heated
8 tablespoons butter, melted (1 stick)
1/2 cup sour cream
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Slice potatoes and turnips 1/4-inch thick. Cook in boiling water for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain.
  • Whip cooked potatoes and turnips with electric mixer, mixing until moderately smooth (don't overbeat them; a few lumps are nice).
  • Add hot cream, butter and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Whip again until blended.
  • Adjust thickness by adding more cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.9, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 58.4, Sodium 156.8, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.3, Protein 3.7

GARLIC MASHED TURNIPS



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Peel, chop and mash some turnips to make these delicious Garlic Mashed Turnips! In just 25 minutes, these Garlic Mashed Turnips are ready to be enjoyed.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 lb. turnips, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 sweet potato (1/2 lb.), peeled, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. butter
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

  • Cook turnips, sweet potatoes and garlic in boiling water in large saucepan 15 min. or until turnips and potatoes are tender; drain. Return vegetables to pan.
  • Add butter; mash until turnip mixture is desired consistency.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips for Making Garlic Turnip Mashed Potatoes:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or russet potatoes are best for mashed potatoes because they are starchy and creamy.
  • Peel and cube the potatoes evenly so that they cook evenly.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  • Mash the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.
  • Add the milk, butter, garlic, turnips, salt, and pepper and mash until well combined.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes hot.

Conclusion:

Garlic turnip mashed potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are creamy, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. These tips for making garlic turnip mashed potatoes will help you create the perfect dish every time.

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