Chicken Stuffed With Mashed Turnips

1. 1

   Place the turnips and potato in a saucepan and cover with water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Reduce to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain.

5. 5

   Puree in a food processor.

6. 6

   Stir in the butter, the salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

8. 8

   Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the mashed turnip mixture.

9. 9

   Use a trussing needle and twine to sew the cavity closed.

10. 10

    Place in a roasting pan.

11. 11

    Roast until the juices run clear when pricked in the thickest part of the leg, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.

12. 12

    Let stand for 10 minutes before carving.

13. 13

    Carve and serve with the mashed turnip stuffing.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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