Mashed Potatoes And Turnips With Bacon And Thyme Recipes

MASHED POTATOES WITH TURNIPS AND BACON

Steps:

• In a large heavy pan, cook bacon over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel and set aside.
• Drain off all except 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat. Add the butter and heat pan over medium heat until foaming subsides.
• Add the turnips and cook, stirring occasionally, until butter is browned and turnips are dark brown and slightly caramelized, 10-12 minutes. (if after 4 minutes turnips have not started to brown, increase heat).
• Add potatoes, broth and salt. Cook covered over low heat (broth should simmer gently; do not boil), until potatoes fall apart easily when poked with a fork and all liquid is absorbed. (25-30 minutes).
• Remove pan from heat, remove lid and allow steam to escape; about 2 minutes.
• Gently mash veggies together with a potato masher. Fold in half-and-half, reserved bacon bits and thyme. Taste for seasoning; add more salt if needed and pepper to taste.

APPLE TURNIP MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In 5-quart Dutch oven, place turnips and potatoes; add enough water to cover. Heat to boiling; boil uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels; reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon; set aside. In reserved drippings, cook apples over medium-high heat 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender and lightly browned.
• In large bowl, mash turnips, potatoes, apples, garlic and thyme with potato masher until blended (mixture will be chunky). Stir in buttermilk and melted butter. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with bacon.

TURNIP MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Slice potatoes and turnips 1/4-inch thick. Cook in boiling water for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain.
• Whip cooked potatoes and turnips with electric mixer, mixing until moderately smooth (don't overbeat them; a few lumps are nice).
• Add hot cream, butter and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Whip again until blended.
• Adjust thickness by adding more cream, if desired.