Mashed Potatoes And Root Vegetables

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes or 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled,cubed
  • 1 cup sweet potato, peeled,diced (yellow variety)
  • 1/2 cup rutabaga, peeled,diced
  • 1/2 cup turnip, peeled,diced
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Prepare vegetables, cutting potatoes into chunks, and dicing sweet potato, rutabaga, and turnip.
  2. Warm cream, milk, butter, nutmeg, and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat.
  3. Cook vegetables in a large pot with salt and enough cold water to cover by 1/2".
  4. Cover pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are soft, but not falling apart, about 10 to12 minutes.
  6. Drain vegetables then return them to the pot.
  7. To evaporate any excess water, increase heat to high and cook vegetables briefly, just until they begin to stick slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Stir them constantly to prevent scorching.
  9. Mash vegetables using a potato ricer, electric mixer, food mill, or by hand with a masher.
  10. Once mashed, gradually stir in the warm milk mixture until desired consistency is reached.
  11. Taste for seasoning and serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

598 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.1g 14% DV
Total Fat 41.7g 53% DV
Carbs 54g 20% DV
Fiber 12.3g 44% DV
Sugar 14.4g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9802.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 253.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 83.5mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 430.8mcg 48% DV
Vitamin C 11.3mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 250.8mg 19% DV
Iron 6.3mg 35% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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