MASHED POTATOES WITH TURNIPS AND BACON

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Are you sure you don't like turnips? This recipe might change your mind. If you are positive, you could substitute diced carrots, parsnips or celery root but you will need to increase the butter to 4 tablespoons. This is another December, 2007, Cook's Illustrated magazine recipe and the point stressed was to always rinse your peeled, sliced potatoes 3-4 times under cold running water to remove starch. There, I've told you. ;-) Now on with the show ...

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons bacon fat
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces turnips, peeled and cut into a 1/2-inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled, quartered and cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/3 cup low-fat chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup half-and-half, warmed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave, minced

Steps:

  • In a large heavy pan, cook bacon over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel and set aside.
  • Drain off all except 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat. Add the butter and heat pan over medium heat until foaming subsides.
  • Add the turnips and cook, stirring occasionally, until butter is browned and turnips are dark brown and slightly caramelized, 10-12 minutes. (if after 4 minutes turnips have not started to brown, increase heat).
  • Add potatoes, broth and salt. Cook covered over low heat (broth should simmer gently; do not boil), until potatoes fall apart easily when poked with a fork and all liquid is absorbed. (25-30 minutes).
  • Remove pan from heat, remove lid and allow steam to escape; about 2 minutes.
  • Gently mash veggies together with a potato masher. Fold in half-and-half, reserved bacon bits and thyme. Taste for seasoning; add more salt if needed and pepper to taste.

Arif Shah
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I've never had mashed potatoes with turnips before, but I'm definitely glad I tried this recipe. It was delicious!


Mahamudul Hauk
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ssenyonjo Henry
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This recipe is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids. My kids loved the mashed potatoes and didn't even notice the turnips.


Matthew Caissie
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my mashed potatoes turned out watery. I think I might have added too much milk.


Joseph Chuthi
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This dish was a bit too rich for me. I think I would use less bacon next time.


Mir sharafat Hussain
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I thought the mashed potatoes were a little too sweet for my taste. I would probably use less turnips next time.


vanessa post
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Lacey Franks
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These mashed potatoes were so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Sadika Rahman Honey
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I'm not a big fan of turnips, but I actually really liked them in this dish. The bacon helped to offset the bitterness.


Ahmed Jowel
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This recipe is a great base, but I like to add some other vegetables to my mashed potatoes, like carrots or celery.


Siyanda Siyanda
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my mashed potatoes turned out lumpy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


abdul qader
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These mashed potatoes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Bagumpe Jeff Myco Ssejjemba
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I love mashed potatoes, and this recipe is a new favorite. The turnips and bacon add so much flavor.


Roman Batrez
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This was a great way to use up some leftover turnips. The mashed potatoes were creamy and flavorful.


ctrl_.lucy.
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I wasn't sure how the turnips would taste in mashed potatoes, but I was pleasantly surprised. They added a nice sweetness and texture.


Swite
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! My family loved it.


Ronda Hyson
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I've never thought to add turnips to mashed potatoes before, but they were surprisingly good! The bacon was a nice touch too.


trecia gayle
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These mashed potatoes were a hit! The turnips added a nice sweetness and the bacon gave it a smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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