Mashed Rutabaga and Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr 25 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 1 hr 5 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 large rutabaga, waxy skin removed and cut into 1-inch chunks
Kosher salt
4 large Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 stick cold butter, cut into 5 to 6 pats
Directions
- Toss the rutabagas into a large pot and cover generously with water. Season the water generously with salt.
- Bring the water to a boil, reduce to a simmer and simmer for 45 minutes. Toss in the potatoes and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, another 20 minutes.
- Strain the rutabagas and potatoes from the water and pass through a food mill into a large bowl.
- In a small saucepot, bring the cream to a boil and turn off.
- Take 1 to 2 pats of butter and a splash of hot cream and whip them into the potato mixture. Continue this until all the butter and cream are incorporated. Taste and re-season with salt if needed. Serve immediately or keep warm in a low oven.
