Mashed Turnips By Kelly Miller • April22,2021 • Leave a Comment 103 Jump to Recipe Jump to VideoMashed Turnips recipe made with turnips, potatoes, cream cheese, butter, and seasonings. A simple side dish using turnips for a family dinner! This Mashed Turnips recipe is the perfect way to enjoy turnips from the supermarket, or better yet, growing in your garden! If you love mashed potatoes, swapping for mashed turnips is a great way to up the nutrition, cut the calories, and still enjoy a creamy side dish. Make up a batch and keep in the fridge and just reheat if you’re making this for a holiday dinner. Reheating it on the stove is the best way, but you can use the microwave if needed in a pinch! What do turnips taste like? Cooked turnips have a mild, earthy flavor that is kind of hard to explain! 😂 They don’t taste like potatoes, but they do have a creamy texture that reminds you of potatoes. I would say try them – you’ll probably really enjoy them! What’s in this recipe? Where can I buy turnips? Most major supermarkets will carry turnips in the produce section. I was able to order them from my local Walmart grocery pickup! How to make this recipe: Add peeled and chopped turnips, and potato, in a large saucepan. Cover with water. 2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender and easily pierced with a fork. 3. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Use a hand mixer to blend well. Enjoy with fresh parsley on top! Can this recipe be frozen? Sure! Just put it in a lidded container and thaw and reheat when ready. How do you peel turnips? Just use your regular vegetable peeler, like you would peel potatoes or carrots. More recipes you’ll like: Creamy Mashed Potatoes Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Cheddar Spinach Mashed Potatoes Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole If you liked this recipe, leave a rating and a comment below this post! Mashed Turnips Mashed turnips recipe made with chopped turnips, potato, cream cheese, butter, and seasonings. 5 from 2 votes Print Pin Rate Course: Side DishCuisine: AmericanKeyword: recipe for mashed turnips Prep Time: 15 minutes minutesCook Time: 20 minutes minutes Servings: 3 servings Calories: 170kcal Author: Kelly Miller Ingredients▢ 4 turnips peeled and chopped▢ 1 potato peeled and chopped▢ 2 tbsp cream cheese softened to room temperature▢ 1 tbsp butter▢ 1 tbsp fresh parsley minced▢ 1 tsp salt▢ 1/2 tsp garlic powder▢ 1/4 tsp pepper▢ 1/8 tsp chili powder InstructionsPlace peeled and chopped turnips and potato in a large saucepan.Cover with water.Bring to a boil.Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are easily pierced with a fork.Drain and transfer vegetables to a large mixing bowl.Add remaining ingredients.Blend well with a hand mixer.Serve immediately. Video NutritionCalories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 955mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg Tried this recipe?Follow me @mostlyhomemademom or tag #MostlyHomemadeMom! 103