How to Make Mashed Rutabagas with Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and hearty side dish to accompany your next meal? Look no further than this recipe for Mashed Rutabagas with Bacon. This dish combines the earthy flavors of rutabagas with the savory goodness of bacon, creating a truly irresistible side that will have your taste buds dancing with delight.

Rutabagas, also known as yellow turnips, are a root vegetable that are often overlooked in the kitchen. However, these humble vegetables are packed full of flavor and ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 rutabagas, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    144 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 170mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 464mg