Description
A straightforward recipe for preparing creamy mashed rutabaga.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds rutabaga, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the cubed rutabaga in a large pot and cover with water.
- Bring the water to a boil and cook until the rutabaga is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the rutabaga well.
- Return the drained rutabaga to the pot.
- Add the milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Mash the rutabaga until smooth or to your preferred consistency.
- Heat gently until warmed through before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half-and-half for the milk.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 25
Keywords: mashed rutabaga, rutabaga recipe, root vegetable mash, simple side dish