mashed turnips with sage
I adopted this recipe from Trisha Yearwood of the Foodnetwork Channel. I've served this dish for the past 3 Thanksgivings and my family really enjoys the rough mashed rather than a smooth mash.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8 to 10 people
Ingredients
- 1 medium pot of cold water (enough to cover the turnips, potato & onion
- 1/4 cup kosher salt (to put in pot of cold water
- 5 medium turnips: peeled & cubed
- 1 large russet potato: peeled & cubed
- 1/2 large yellow onion: chopped into small pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter: melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage: roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup milk (i use 2%)
- - kosher salt & ground pepper to taste
How To Make mashed turnips with sage
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Step 1Most importantly before you even gather your ingredients put on your beautiful JUST A PINCH APRON to set you in the right mood to cook!!
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Step 2In a medium pot place COLD WATER (enough to cover the turnips and potatoes)& 1/4 c kosher salt. Stir until kosher salt is dissolved. Bring water to a boil.
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Step 3While the water is heating to a boil peel & cube the TURNIPS & POTATO. Small chop 1/2 the onion.
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Step 4Place the TURNIPS, POTATO, & ONION in the boiling pot of water. Cover the pot leaving the lid so air can escape. Boil for 5 minutes then reduce to medium high heat. Cook until all is soft. Remove from the heat.
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Step 5In a small sauce pan melt the BUTTER. Once the butter is melted add the SAGE and the MILK, cook until milk is warm.
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Step 6Drain the pot of turnips, potato & onion of all water. Return turnips, potato & onion to the pot. Pour the milk, butter & sage mixture over the turnips, potato & onion. Roughly mash...this is not meant to be a smooth dish. Add KOSHER SALT & GROUND PEPPER to taste and stir until well blended.
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Step 7Place in a serving bowl with serving spoon. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of melted butter just poured on top.
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