Willy Wonka Mashed Potatoes

Beautiful fall colors and amazing flavors make this a favorite at any holiday gathering. Stir in milk and sour cream for a creamier texture if desired. The beets should not mash all the way. It should be orange-ish with streaks and dots of red from the beets. The name alone will convince your picky eaters to try this, and the taste will make them want more!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 318 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter, room temperature
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 turnip, peeled and cubed
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg (Optional)
• 1 large yam, peeled and cubed
• 1 large red potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 large white potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 large yellow potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 large beet, peeled and cubed
• 1 rutabaga, peeled and cubed (Optional)
• 1 parsnip, peeled and cubed (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place yam, red potato, white potato, yellow potato, beet, rutabaga, parsnip, and turnip into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and return to pot.

Step 2

Mash vegetable mixture and butter together with a potato masher or fork until orange-ish with streaks of red from the beets; season with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.