Creamy Mashed Turnips
Turnips boiled until tender and mashed with butter, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, and cheese for a smooth, rich side dish.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Colander
- Potato Masher
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb turnips peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk or cream
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup grated parmesan or cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chives chopped
Instructions
Cooking
- Cut. Peel and cut the turnips into even pieces.
- Boil. Boil in salted water 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
- Dry. Drain and steam dry for 2 minutes.
- Mash. Mash with the butter, milk, and sour cream.
- Season. Stir in the seasonings and cheese and top with chives.
Notes
Substitutions: Use Greek yogurt for the sour cream.
Tips: Let the turnips steam dry before mashing.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition is calculated per serving.