New England Mashed Turnips

Submitted by abraham r.

"another recipe from "recipies of the pilgrims"!"

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb turnip
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. peel turnips with a vegetable peeler, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
2. fill a medium-size pot wit water and bring to a boil.
3. add 1/2 teaspoon salt & the turnip cubes and bring to a boil again.
4. turn the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes until the turnips are soft.
5. drain the turnips into a colander in the sink.
6. put the turnips back into the pot, and warm on low heat for 1 minute to dry them out.
7. add butter, half-and-half, and the rest of the salt and pepper.
8. stir with a spoon while the butter is melting.
9. mash with a potato masher until soft and fluffy.