Description
A creamy and comforting dish made with rutabaga and potatoes, perfect as a side or a main.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups peeled and diced rutabaga (neeps)
- 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes (tatties)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk (or cream for a richer taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the diced rutabaga and potatoes. Cover with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain the vegetables and return them to the pot.
- Add the butter and milk to the pot. Mash the rutabaga and potatoes together until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a twist, add roasted garlic or sautéed onions to the mash for extra flavor.
- Substitute half of the rutabaga with sweet potatoes for a sweeter version of this dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg