mashed potatoes with turnips-connie's

Recipe by
Connie Ottman
Orlando, FL

Found this recipe in mom's old recipe book. Do not know where it originated but,boy!, is it good! This is a basic recipe. Feel free to add cheese, bacon, butter..with what ever you want to experiment in it:) Great recipe for fall and winter. Enjoy!

yield 3 -4
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mashed potatoes with turnips-connie's

  • 2
    large turnips, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4
    large potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped onions
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    white pepper (black pepper will do in a pinch)

How To Make mashed potatoes with turnips-connie's

  • 1
    Cook turnips, covered, in small amount of boiling salted water for 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Add potatoes and onion and cook until veggies are tender, 15-20 minutes.
  • 3
    Drain well.
  • 4
    Mash veggies with butter, salt and pepper.
  • 5
    Taste and add more seasoning if desired.
  • 6
    Serve hot.
  • 7
    Note: Chill leftover mixture. Shape into 2 1/2 inch patties, using 1/3 cup each. Coat patties with fine dry bread crumbs. Cook patties in butter until lightly brown on both sides, about 4 minutes each side. Almost as good as the original recipe:)

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