Rüben Kartoffel - Potatoes and Turnips

Submitted by Molly53

"A neat twist on twice-baked potatoes. This also works with rutabagas (swedes). From the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Cooking time approximate."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 large baking potatoes
• 2 cups turnips, peeled
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• pimiento (optional) or parsley, for garnish (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F and wash the potatoes very well.
2. Bake until fork-tender.
3. While the potatoes are cooking, cook the turnips and mash; heat milk.
4. Remove potatoes from oven; cut in half lengthwise and scoop out inside.
5. Add remaining ingredients and whip until light and fluffy.
6. Pile lightly into shells; return to oven for five minutes to brown lightly.
7. Garnish and serve.