Creamy Instant Pot Rutabaga Casserole With Bacon Recipes

INSTANT POT® RUTABAGA MASH

Steps:

• Pour water into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and set the trivet inside. Place rutabaga into a steamer basket and set inside the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Drain rutabaga. Return rutabaga to pot or place into a medium bowl.
• Add half-and-half, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the rutabaga and mash to desired consistency. The rutabaga will have a chunky texture. For a smoother texture, use a food processor. Serve warm.

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT RUTABAGA

Steps:

• Peel the rutabaga with a vegetable peeler.
• Carefully cut the whole rutabaga in half with a sharp knife, and then cut the halves into 2 inch cubes.
• Place the cubes of rutabaga into a bowl filled with cold water as you peel and cube it to keep it from browning.
• Place a steamer basket or silicone sling into the bottom of the Instant Pot inner pot.
• Drain the cubes rutabaga in a colander and run cold water over the pieces to remove all of the food grade wax pieces.
• Pour the cubed rutabaga into the Instant Pot inner pot.
• Twist the lid on and set the valve to the sealing position.
• Press the manual button and set the pressure cooking time to 4 minutes.
• When the timer goes off allow the to steam to naturally release for 10 minutes. Twist the valve to the releasing position and allow any remaining steam to release.
• Carefully twist the IP lid off and lift it away from your face to prevent a steam burn.
• Lift the silicone sling by the handles and transfer the cooked rutabaga to a bowl by tilting the silicone sling or steamer basket (if using) over a large bowl. If you have used the trivet that came with the Instant Pot you will need to use a large spoon to transfer the cooked rutabaga pieces to the bowl.
• Use the cooked rutabaga in your recipe.
• Makes about 5 cups cubes cooked, cubed rutabaga.

MASHED RUTABAGAS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Place bacon in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon grease, to your preference.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook rutabagas in the boiling water until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain rutabagas and return to the pot.
• Mix reserved bacon grease, butter, salt, and pepper into rutabagas; blend using an electric mixer until smooth. Stir chopped bacon into the rutabaga mixture.