Maggie Mahoney's Turnips Recipe

Name: Maggie Mahoney's Turnips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 pounds yellow turnips (rutabagas), peeled and cut into small pieces; 3 large yellow onions, diced; 1/2 pound butter (divided); 1 1/2 pounds bacon, chopped; 1/2 cup table cream; 3/4 cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon sugar; 4 strips bacon per baking dish

Servings: persons

15 pounds yellow turnips (rutabagas), peeled and cut into small pieces
3 large yellow onions, diced
1/2 pound butter (divided)
1 1/2 pounds bacon, chopped
1/2 cup table cream
3/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon sugar
4 strips bacon per baking dish

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Place turnips into large stockpot with water, bring to a boil.
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Add sugar.
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Cook until tender.
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While turnips are cooking, saute onions in 3 tablespoons butter until translucent.
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Cook bacon in a saucepan until crisp, drain.
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Using a ricer, rice all the turnips into another pot.
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Add onions, bacon, the rest of the butter, cream, maple syrup, garlic, salt and pepper and stir just like mashed potatoes.
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Put in baking dish and then put 4 strips of bacon across top of dish.
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Bake for 1 hour at 300 degrees.
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Guide: When bacon on top is done, ready to serve.
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Can be frozen in dish for up to 3 months.
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1756

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 pounds yellow turnips (rutabagas), peeled and cut into small pieces, 3 large yellow onions, diced, 1/2 pound butter (divided), 1 1/2 pounds bacon, chopped, and more.

Yes, Maggie Mahoney's Turnips falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Maggie Mahoney's Turnips

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