Best 12 Rutabaga Potato Mash With Bacon Recipes

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Rutabagas have a long history dating back to ancient times, and these hearty vegetables have been a staple in many cultures around the world. This root vegetable is known for its sweet and earthy flavor, making it a perfect addition to a variety of dishes. One classic preparation is rutabaga potato mash with bacon, which combines the sweetness of the rutabaga with the salty smokiness of bacon. Whether you're looking for a comforting side dish or a hearty main course, this versatile recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that your whole family will love.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

RUTABAGA SMASH WITH BACON



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Bacon provides a simple addition to this tasty side dish that's made with rutabagas and carrots.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 rutabagas (about 1 lb), peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 large carrots (about 3/4 lb), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced, slices cut in half
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 slices thick-sliced bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled (1/3 cup)
Fresh rosemary sprig, if desired

Steps:

  • In 3-quart Dutch oven, place rutabagas, carrots and enough water to cover; add 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 1/4 cup of the butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very tender.
  • In large bowl, mash rutabagas and carrots until almost no lumps remain. Add onion, whipping cream, pepper, remaining 1/4 cup butter and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir until well blended. Sprinkle with bacon. Garnish with rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 595 mg

MASHED RUTABAGA WITH BACON



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Mashed rutabaga provides a flavorful, lower carbohydrate side dish option. Flavored with bacon, this dish is also dairy free and gluten free.

Provided by Carissa Serink

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large (1.5-2 pounds) rutabaga, (peeled and cut into 1/2 pieces)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, (divided)
2 slices thick cut bacon ((or 3 slices regular cut bacon), minced)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place cut up rutabaga into a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and enough water to just cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • While the rutabaga cooks, cook the minced bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Do not discard the grease.
  • Using a food processor or potato masher, mash the drained rutabaga, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, pepper, and bacon grease together until smooth. Stir in the cooked bacon and parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 418 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MASHED RUTABAGAS WITH BACON



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Rutabagas are addictive on their own. Add bacon and they are heaven in your mouth!

Provided by Laura Fields

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 slices bacon, chopped
2 rutabagas, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon grease, to your preference.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook rutabagas in the boiling water until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain rutabagas and return to the pot.
  • Mix reserved bacon grease, butter, salt, and pepper into rutabagas; blend using an electric mixer until smooth. Stir chopped bacon into the rutabaga mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 169.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

RUTABAGA-POTATO MASH WITH BACON



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For the food historian Jessica B. Harris, humble rutabagas laced with rich, smoky bacon fat were the highlight of every childhood Thanksgiving. The ones her mother cooked were sharper than the ones we buy today, so she cut them with mild potatoes, but you can adjust the proportions to your liking. If bacon is off the menu for you, add butter or olive oil to the pot instead, and more to taste after mashing.

Provided by Jessica B. Harris

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 strips bacon
2 pounds rutabagas, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
Pinch of sugar, plus more to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, cook bacon until fat is rendered, and bacon is beginning to brown. Add rutabagas and pour in water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower to a fast simmer and cook 25 minutes.
  • Add potatoes to the pot and cook until both vegetables are very tender, about 20 minutes more. Drain, reserving about 2 cups of cooking liquid. Set bacon aside.
  • Mash the vegetables together until smooth or, for a finer texture, put through a food mill. Add reserved liquid as needed to loosen the mixture. Finely mince bacon and add to the vegetables. Add sugar, salt and pepper and stir well. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 276, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 707 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GARLICKY POTATO-RUTABAGA MASH



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Roasted garlic and mashed rutabaga bump up the flavor of classic mashed potatoes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 to 4 heads garlic, depending on size
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt
1 pound rutabaga, peeled and chopped
2 pounds Idaho or Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Slice the heads of garlic in half crosswise and drizzle with the oil. Wrap the garlic in foil and roast until creamy, about 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, squeeze the cloves into a small bowl and mash lightly with a fork.
  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rutabaga and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  • Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring just to a simmer and simmer the potatoes, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain.
  • Peel the potatoes and return them to the pot (if desired, pass them through a ricer or food mill after peeling). Add the rutabaga. Mash the potatoes and rutabaga with the milk and butter using a fork or potato masher. Stir in the roasted garlic and 2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper.

BACON-CHIVE MASHED RUTABAGA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 2 diced peeled rutabagas in boiling salted water until tender, 20 to 25 minutes; drain and return to the pot over low heat. Meanwhile, cook 2 slices chopped bacon in a skillet until crisp; add the drippings to the rutabaga along with 1/2 cup milk and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mash well. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the bacon and chives.

RUTABAGA-SWEET POTATO MASH WITH GARLIC AND SAGE



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Ever-popular sweet potatoes team up with an underrated root vegetable in this silky mash: peppery rutabaga. Garlic and sage cooked in butter, plus a generous dose of cream, make the side dish sing. Serve with Pork Wellington with Prosciutto and Spinach-Mushroom Stuffing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic (from 5 to 6 cloves)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a pot, combine rutabaga and sweet potatoes; cover with water by a few inches and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook until easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Return pot to medium heat; add butter. When it melts, add garlic and sage; cook 1 minute. Add cream; bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. Return rutabaga and sweet potatoes to pot; mash to desired consistency and season with salt and pepper. Serve.

MASHED RUTABAGA (YELLOW TURNIP OR SWEDE) AND POTATO



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This is from "The Frugal Gourmet Celebrates Christmas". I made the entire "Swedish Winter Feast" for a past Christmas and it was wonderful! I'll post the other recipes next. The whole meal is: Swedish Corned Pork Roast, Swedish Sauerkraut, Swedish Green Split Peas with Bacon, Mashed Rutabaga, Turnip, and Potato & Sweet and Hot Mustard, served with Rye Bread. I expected not to like anything and ended up LOVING everything!

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 3/4 lbs rutabagas, peeled and quartered
1 1/2 lbs turnips, peeled and quartered
1 lb russet potato, peeled and quartered
4 tablespoons butter, melted (1/2 a cube)
1/2 cup whipping cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place the rutabaga in a 6 quart pot with ample water and a pinch of salt. Boil for 15 minutes.
  • Add the turnips and potatoes and boil 15 minutes more, until all the vegetables are tender.
  • Drain well.
  • Mash the vegetables with the remaining ingredients. (I do it right in the pot.) You can also use an immersion blender to puree them.

MASHED RUTABAGA AND POTATOES



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Make and share this Mashed Rutabaga and Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large rutabaga, peeled and diced
boiling salt water
4 medium potatoes
butter
salt and pepper
hot milk, if necessary
chopped parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Cook diced rutabaga, covered, in as small amount of boiling, salted water as possible about 30 minutes, or until tender; drain.
  • Boil unpeeled potatoes for about 30 minutes, or until very tender; drain and slip off skins.
  • Combine hot rutabaga and hot potatoes.
  • Mash or beat together with butter, salt and pepper to taste.
  • If mixture is dry, beat in a little hot milk to obtain the consistency you like.
  • Serve sprinkled with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.7, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 34.2, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 8.3, Protein 4.4

MASHED POTATOES AND RUTABAGA



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 to 1 pound rutabaga, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into one-inch cubes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 to Y cup buttermilk
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a pot large enough to hold the rutabaga and potatoes, cook the rutabaga in enough water to cover both rutabaga and potatoes. Cover the pot. After 10 minutes, add the potatoes and continue cooking, covered, until both vegetables are done, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
  • In food processor or with hand potato masher, puree potatoes and rutabaga with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 366, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1097 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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 :

MASHED POTATOES WITH RUTABAGAS AND BUTTERMILK



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Potato     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Fall     Rutabaga     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds rutabagas, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
3/4 cup (or more) buttermilk
Chopped green onion tops or chives

Steps:

  • Cook rutabagas in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 20 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer rutabagas to strainer. Press gently to release any excess liquid.
  • Add potatoes to same pot of boiling water; cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Return potatoes and rutabagas to same pot. Add butter; mash well. Add 3/4 cup buttermilk; mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Stir over low heat to rewarm, adding more buttermilk by tablespoonfuls, if desired.)
  • Transfer potatoes to bowl. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for mashing, as they have a high starch content and will result in a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Boil Potatoes Properly: To ensure that your potatoes are cooked evenly, place them in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Once the water is boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Drain Potatoes Thoroughly: After boiling the potatoes, drain them well in a colander to remove excess water. This will help to prevent the mashed potatoes from becoming watery.
  • Mash Potatoes While Hot: Mash the potatoes while they are still hot to make them smooth and creamy. You can use a potato masher, ricer, or electric mixer to mash the potatoes.
  • Add Butter and Milk Gradually: When adding butter and milk to the mashed potatoes, do so gradually and in small amounts. This will help to prevent the potatoes from becoming too runny or lumpy.
  • Season to Taste: Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or herbs, to taste.

Conclusion:

Rutabaga and potato mash is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your mashed potatoes smooth and creamy or chunky and rustic, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful side dish, give rutabaga and potato mash a try.

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