Patty's Mashed Turnips

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Servings: 9
Yield: 9 servings

Description

Buttery mashed turnips are a deliciously comforting side dish that make a tasty alternative to mashed potatoes for the Thanksgiving or holiday table.

Ingredients

7 large turnips, peeled and quartered
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Gather the ingredients.
2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add turnips and cook until very tender when pierced with a fork, 35 to 45 minutes. Drain well.
3 Mash turnips with a potato masher in a large mixing bowl. Add butter and enough milk to reach desired creaminess.
4 Mash to desired consistency and season with salt and black pepper; serve hot.