Mashed Turnips Little House Recipes

PATTY'S MASHED TURNIPS

Steps:

• Peel, wash, and quarter turnips.
• Boil 35-45 minutes or until tender. Strain and rinse cooked turnips.
• Place in large mixing bowl and use fork to break up turnips into smaller bits. Add milk and butter. Blend to desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.

MASHED TURNIPS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and season with salt.
• Once boiling, add the peeled and diced turnips. Cook until fork tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Drain the turnips and place them back into the pot. Add the butter , sugar, and pepper, and season with salt to taste.
• Using a potato masher, mash the turnips with the butter and seasonings until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
• Serve hot and enjoy.

NANA'S MASHED TURNIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place turnip and potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 25 to 30 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat, and drain.
• Mix milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and sugar with the turnip and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Mash until slightly lumpy.
• Transfer turnip mixture to a small baking dish. Dot with remaining butter. Cover loosely, and bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking about 8 minutes, until lightly browned.

MASHED TURNIPS (LITTLE HOUSE)

Steps:

• Wash turnips and peel them.
• Slice thin across the grain to break vertical fibers.
• Place in a kettle of water - 1/4 to 1/2 cups should do - and simmer, covered, until tender. This will take about 20 and 30 minutes.
• Remove cover for last few minutes to cook away excess water.
• Add butter and sprinklings of salt and pepper, and mash turnips.
• Return to burner to heat through, then remove to a warm serving dish.

MASHED TURNIPS WITH CRISPY SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Place the turnips in a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and puree in a food processor. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until they turn golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove the shallots with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Set a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the cream and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and bring to a simmer. Briskly stir in the turnips. Season to taste with salt, pepper and the nutmeg. Divide the puree among 8 serving plates. Garnish liberally with the shallots and lightly with parsley. Serve immediately.

CLASSIC MASHED TURNIPS

Steps:

• Peel and cut turnip like you would for mashed potatoes.
• Put in pot of water until covered and your sugar. Turnips can be very bitter so the sugar takes the bitter out. Cook until fork tender. Drain. Mash like you would potatoes. Use gravy instead of milk or whatever you mash your taters with. Enjoy!