Garlic-Mashed Rutabagas & Potatoes

Name: Garlic-Mashed Rutabagas & Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups); 2 medium rutabagas, peeled and cubed (about 5 cups); 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 to 1/3 cup warm buttermilk

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

My family absolutely loves mashed potatoes. I created this recipe to lighten up the calories and sneak in a serving of rutabagas. If you have the time, boil the potatoes in chicken broth to add even more flavor. —Rosemary Tatum, Sterlington, Louisiana

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
2 medium rutabagas, peeled and cubed (about 5 cups)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/3 cup warm buttermilk

Directions

1. Place potatoes, rutabagas and garlic in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender.
2. Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding butter, salt, pepper and enough buttermilk to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

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