Mashed Potatoes and Rutabagas

Jul 11 2024

Rutabagas add amazing flavor to these mashed potatoes. The potatoes are mashed with just a small amount of butter.

Ingredients

3
pounds rutabaga , peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2
to 2 1/2 pounds potatoes (about 5 or 6 medium-sized potatoes), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2
tablespoons butter
⅔
cup milk
¼
teaspoon pepper
¼
teaspoon nutmeg , or to taste
2
teaspoons chopped parsley, optional

Step 1
Gather the ingredients.
Step 2
Cook rutabaga and potatoes in salted water in separate saucepans.
Step 3
When both are tender, remove from heat. Rutabaga will take about 30 minutes, and potatoes will take about 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 4
Drain; puree or mash rutabaga well, then mash the potatoes. Combine mashed rutabaga and potatoes; add butter, milk, pepper, and nutmeg. Beat well. Taste and add more salt if necessary. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Step 5
Serve and enjoy.