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Bacon Turnip Mash

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"Cooked and mashed turnip with savory bacon." — Theresa H. Wessman

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Original recipe makes 4 - 5 servings Change Servings

2 pounds orange turnip
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

1 dash garlic powder
1/2 pound bacon - cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat

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Directions

Peel and cube the turnip. Cook in a saucepan in salted water until very tender. Drain then mash with the butter or margarine, salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Set aside.
In a skillet fry the bacon until nice and crispy. Remove from the skillet and crumble. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
To the skillet with the 2 tablespoons of bacon grease add the mashed turnip and crumpled bacon. Stir and heat to the desired temperature before serving.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 14, 2005

Very tasty. I used some white purple-topped turnips, and turkey bacon instead of regular. Lots of flavour.

—GINGERCAT1

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 06, 2007

Didn't take away enough of the sharp flavor from the turnips

—CSAmom

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41 Ratings

Oct 21, 2004

Great side dish, not only for your Thanksgiving feast, but for your fall dinner parties. Turnip lovers and non-turnip lovers alike returned for seconds.

—NEWFS2BOXER

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Jul 23, 2003

Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same without this wonderful dish. My husband LOVES to make this and I certainly let him as he feels he "owns" it!

—LINDA MCLEAN

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Jan 07, 2009

A very tasty way to make turnip. I cooked it ahead and froze it, leaving out the bacon bits, which I fried up and froze separately. On the day, I warmed the turnip in the microwave and crisped up the bacon bits on the stove, then stirred them together. Everyone, even those who do not usually like turnip, liked it!

—Jenniferdori

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Jan 11, 2003

This is the recipe my Mom used! I'm so glad to find it again. Thanks so much.

—MNIST

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Mar 24, 2003

I'm not a very big fan of turnip, but my husband is so I made this for him. I think I liked it as much as he did! Will definitely make again.

—SHAROFSKI

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Nov 10, 2007

GREAT! I think this is the state veggie in KY, everyone grows them & gives them away, & I'm always looking for a new way to cook them. Thanks a ton!!

—Laurie P.

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Nutrition

Calories
486 kcal
24%

Carbohydrates
15.8 g
5%

Cholesterol
84 mg
28%

Fat
36.7 g
56%

Fiber
4.2 g
17%

Protein
23.2 g
46%

Sodium
1611 mg
64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Bacon Turnip Mash

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 486
Calories from Fat: 330

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.7g 56 %
Saturated Fat 14.2g 71 %
Cholesterol 84mg 28 %
Sodium 1611mg 64 %
Potassium 762mg 21 %
Total Carbohydrates 15.8g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 4.2g 17 %
Protein 23.2g 46 %
Sugars 8.7g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 80 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 16 %
** Thiamin 49 %
Niacin 81 %
Vitamin B6 26 %
Magnesium 16 %
Folate 20 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.