Roasted Rutabaga and Potatoes (Traditional Scottish "Neeps and Tatties")
Hey there! Looking for a unique twist on mashed potatoes for your next special occasion? Give this Rutabaga and Potato Mash a try! It's easy, flavorful, and pairs wonderfully with turkey. Here's the lowdown:
Yield: Approximately 8 servingsDifficulty: Simple as pie!Total Time: About an hour, with active time of 30 minutes
Gather your ingredients:- 3 pounds potatoes (roughly 6 medium-sized)- 3 pounds rutabaga (if it's a bit more or less, that's fine too!)- 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste- 1 cup hot milk- 8 tablespoons butter- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, if possible- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional
Let's get cooking!
- Peel and cut rutabaga and potatoes into 2-inch pieces. Pop them into separate saucepans, cover with water, and add 1 teaspoon salt to each pan. Cook until tender—rutabaga might take about 30 minutes, while potatoes will be ready in less time (around 5 minutes less). They're done when they're soft when pierced with a fork.
- Warm up the milk. Mash the drained potatoes in their pan. Add all hot milk and continue mashing (adding the milk before the butter makes the potatoes creamier). Stir in 4 tablespoons butter and mash some more. Add more salt, if necessary.
- Mash the drained rutabaga in its own pot. Mix in 4 tablespoons butter, then mash away. Combine mashed rutabaga and potatoes. Season with pepper, nutmeg, and add more salt if desired. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if you like.
That's it! A delicious and retro-inspired side dish that's sure to win over your family and friends. Enjoy!
Enrichment Info:This Rutabaga and Potato Mash recipe revives the nostalgia of celebratory family meals. The sweetness of rutabaga blends beautifully with the richness of potatoes. Savoring this dish is like savoring family traditions!
- While searching for an new twist on mashed potatoes, consider trying an uncategorized recipe that includes rutabaga and potatoes, offering nutmeg, pepper, and nutrition in a creamy, comforting dish.
- In this recipe, remember to gather ingredients such as potatoes, rutabaga, salt, hot milk, butter, freshly ground pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, and chopped parsley for added flavor.
- While the rutabaga and potatoes are cooking, take note of the instructions for preparing this recipe – it's simple enough for beginners yet flavorful enough for special occasions.
- After blending the mashed potatoes and rutabaga, accentuate the flavors by adding a sprinkle of nutmeg and pepper, and garnish with parsley for an attractive presentation – it truly is a recipe worth trying.
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