This recipe has turned into a regular at our house, and is requested by family members as a traditional addition to our holiday meals. You can't go wrong with this one!
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 2 pounds turnips, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
Place turnips into saucepan and fill with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Add butter to the hot turnips and mash with a potato masher or whisk. Once the butter has melted in, stir in the sour cream, half-and-half, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Mash to your desired consistency. I always undermash for a chunkier outcome. Cover and keep in a warm oven until ready to serve.