Comments on: Mashed Turnips (Mashed Potato Substitute)

By: Lisa MarcAurele

Lisa MarcAurele — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:50:30 +0000

In reply to Kami. If you like them a bit sweeter, then definitely roast them to allow the sugars to come out.

By: Kami

Kami — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 04:08:53 +0000

Just wanted to say, I love mashed turnips, but I think they're gross if you make them with boiled turnips. I always roast them under the broiler instead, then put them through the Cuisinart. It caramelizes them, and the weird flavor disappears.

By: Keily

Keily — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 22:51:46 +0000

In reply to Christina.

First time turnip taster and after reading the entire article realized I used huge turnips and hence my mash turned out a bit bitter. I also decided to roast the turnips in the oven alongside the garlic. Really looking forward to trying it again with small turnips.

By: Leah Lawson

Leah Lawson — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 01:17:49 +0000

So Yummy! Loved this recipe. I also added garlic salt instead of regular salt as well as parsley since I have a lot growing

By: Lisa MarcAurele

Lisa MarcAurele — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:54:11 +0000

In reply to Christina. Great tip! Thanks!

By: Christina

Christina — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:17:44 +0000

In reply to Brook. I've learned with mashed cauliflower to let it sit in the strainer for a couple minutes. Not only does it drain all of the water, but it also helps to steam them a little more. I get much better results that way and I'll be doing that with this recipe as well.

By: Wiletta Dotson

Wiletta Dotson — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:20:14 +0000

I have loved mashed turnips since childhood (I'm 86) and can't wait until colder weather for the good smaller ones to be available. My mother always added a smidgen of sugar. I know more carbs, but still add a bit when I cook them along with a bit of bacon drippings.

By: Jan yopp

Jan yopp — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 19:50:08 +0000

I have made hash rounds from turnips before but never made “ mashed potatoes ‘ with them.
This sounds delicious to me and I plan to make them!

By: Lisa MarcAurele

Lisa MarcAurele — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 17:35:22 +0000

In reply to Brook. Sorry about that. Maybe your turnips just had more moisture. Mine were pretty thick.

By: Brook

Brook — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 22:41:05 +0000

Ours turned out Soooooooo watery! Unsalvageable 🙁

By: Renee Goerger

Renee Goerger — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:28:42 +0000

I'll admit to not eating enough turnips. This recipe looks like a winner. Can't wait to try this!

By: Taryn

Taryn — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:16:28 +0000

This is such a nice change from the traditional mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving! Thanks for a great recipe!