Mashed Potatoes and Rutabagas

Ingredients

3 pounds rutabaga, peeled and cut into 2" pcs
2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 2" pcs, about 5 or 6 medium
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 teaspoons chopped parsley

Instructions

Cook rutabaga and potatoes in salted water in separate pots (rutabaga will take about 30 minutes; potatoes about 25 minutes). Drain; puree or mash rutabaga well, then mash potatoes. Combine mashed rutabaga and potatoes; add butter, milk, pepper, and nutmeg. Beat well. Taste and add more salt if necessary. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Serves about 8.

Recipe Info

Date February 6, 2004