Mashed Turnips Little House

Transform your dinner table with "Mashed Turnips Little House," a wholesome and comforting side dish inspired by rustic, farmhouse flavors. This recipe elevates simple turnips into a velvety purée by blending them with rich unsalted butter and creamy heavy cream, perfectly seasoned with salt and a hint of ground black pepper. Ready in just 40 minutes, these mashed turnips are an elegant alternative to traditional potato sides, offering a slightly sweet and earthy flavor that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or hearty stews. Garnished with fresh thyme for a touch of sophistication, this dish is not only delicious but also a great way to incorporate nutrient-packed root vegetables into your meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized turnips
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.25 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoons fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the turnips and chop them into evenly sized cubes, approximately 1 inch in size, to ensure even cooking.

Step 2

Fill a large pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped turnips to the boiling water and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the turnips are soft and fork-tender.

Step 4

Drain the turnips thoroughly in a colander and let them sit for a minute to release any excess moisture.

Step 5

Return the drained turnips to the pot and add the unsalted butter, heavy cream, salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 6

Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash the turnips until they reach your desired level of creaminess. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Transfer the mashed turnips to a serving dish and garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.

Step 8

Serve warm as a comforting side dish alongside roasted meats or hearty stews.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	629.6 grams (629.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	653

Total Fat 56.60g	73%
Saturated Fat 33.10g	166%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 153mg	51%
Sodium 2734mg	119%
Total Carbohydrate 34.20g	12%
Dietary Fiber 9.70g	35%
Total Sugars 19.40g
Protein 5.10g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 171mg	13%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 1016mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.4%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 20.5%