Mom's Turnips

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add turnips; cook in boiling water until tender but still firm, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl to cool.

Step 2

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble and set aside. Reserve 4 tablespoons bacon fat.

Step 3

Add bacon, brown sugar, and reserved bacon fat to turnips in the bowl; mix well.