RUTABAGA-POTATO MASH WITH BACON
For the food historian Jessica B. Harris, humble rutabagas laced with rich, smoky bacon fat were the highlight of every childhood Thanksgiving. The ones her mother cooked were sharper than the ones we buy today, so she cut them with mild potatoes, but you can adjust the proportions to your liking. If bacon is off the menu for you, add butter or olive oil to the pot instead, and more to taste after mashing.
Provided by Jessica B. Harris
Categories dinner, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, cook bacon until fat is rendered, and bacon is beginning to brown. Add rutabagas and pour in water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower to a fast simmer and cook 25 minutes.
- Add potatoes to the pot and cook until both vegetables are very tender, about 20 minutes more. Drain, reserving about 2 cups of cooking liquid. Set bacon aside.
- Mash the vegetables together until smooth or, for a finer texture, put through a food mill. Add reserved liquid as needed to loosen the mixture. Finely mince bacon and add to the vegetables. Add sugar, salt and pepper and stir well. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 276, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 707 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Francisco Urdaneta
francisco.urdaneta8@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll love the creamy mash and crispy bacon.
Yohanna Lee
lee-yohanna25@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my mash turned out gluey. I think I might have overcooked the potatoes.
Romano Cervantes
cervantes.romano32@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The mash is creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor.
WaffleTap
waffletap33@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and bacon.
Ayaan Hossain
a.h@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Haseeb Chjatt
hchjatt67@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of rutabagas, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The potatoes and bacon really helped to balance out the flavor of the rutabagas.
Abubacar Sylla
sylla_a@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I added some cooked bacon and chopped fresh herbs, and it was a delicious and easy side dish.
Mahfuzul Hasan
m.h58@hotmail.comI found the instructions for this recipe to be a bit confusing. I ended up having to make some changes in order to get the mash to turn out right.
trever lucas (angryelf2442)
lt@yahoo.comThe rutabaga-potato mash was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.
Chijioke Ogbonnaya
c.o@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the addition of the bacon, which gave it a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely make this again.
Jaimee Paige
jaimee_paige41@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the mash turned out perfectly. It was smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of bacon and herbs. My family loved it!
Mbigiti Moses
mbigiti@yahoo.comThis recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it in the end. The mash was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice crunch. I would recommend this dish for a special occasion.
kami popit
popit-kami@gmail.comI was pleasantly surprised by how well the rutabagas and potatoes complemented each other in this mash. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the herbs gave it a fresh, springtime feel. I will definitely be making this again!
Brandon Rodriguez
rodriguez_b@aol.comThis rutabaga-potato mash with bacon was a hit at our dinner table! The combination of sweet rutabagas, fluffy potatoes, and crispy bacon was simply irresistible. The recipe was easy to follow and the instructions were clear. I highly recommend this