How to Make Neeps and Tatties - A Step-by-Step Guide

Neeps and tatties is a traditional Scottish dish that is commonly served alongside haggis. It is a simple yet delicious combination of mashed turnips (neeps) and mashed potatoes (tatties), and is a staple of Scottish cuisine. The dish is often enjoyed on Burns Night, which is a celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet.

Neeps, also known as swedes or rutabagas, are a root vegetable that is similar to a turnip but has a slightly sweeter flavor. They a...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 pounds swede (rutabaga), peeled and cubed
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place potatoes and swede in a large pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Mash butter and mustard powder into potatoes and swede until well incorporated. Stir in scallions, salt, and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    190 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 94mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 56mg
    • Calcium: 90mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 939mg