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

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

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.
Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding butter, salt, pepper and enough buttermilk to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 220 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 7g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Garlic Mashed Rutabagas & Potatoes in Taste of Home December 2013

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bjsilve0

Mar 23, 2014

I like rutabagas but I prefer them mashed with brown sugar and the potatoes separate.
ejshellabarger

Jan 7, 2014

I've never used rutabagas before and the addition was yummy! I will definitely make this dish again!
pdarwin

Dec 4, 2013

This was my first time to cook a rutabaga. The dish was good, but I think I prefer regular mashed potatoes over these. But I am glad I tried and encourage others to try as well.Field Editor since July, 2013
gucci65

Nov 30, 2013

Made this for Thanksgiving. I used turnips instead. I also fried bacon and used the dripping too !!!! Very Good !!!!!