Mashed Rutabagas with Bacon

Mashed rutabagas with bacon are a tasty alternative to mashed potatoes with all the flavor and richness.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 144 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 rutabagas, peeled and diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon grease, to your preference.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook rutabagas in the boiling water until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain rutabagas and return to the pot.

Step 3

Mix reserved bacon grease, butter, salt, and pepper into rutabagas; blend using an electric mixer until smooth. Stir chopped bacon into the rutabaga mixture.