Mom's Turnips

Boiled turnips are mashed with crumbled bacon, bacon fat and brown sugar in this side dish to serve with turkey.

• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 pound bacon
• 3 turnips, peeled and chopped
• 4 tablespoons rendered bacon fat

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add turnips; cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl to cool.

Step 2

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside. Reserve bacon fat.

Step 3

In the large bowl, combine turnips, bacon, reserved bacon fat and brown sugar. Mix together and serve.