Mashed Potatoes: Rutabaga-style

When we make mashed potatoes, we always jazz them up, particularly with other root vegetables mixed in. We love the flavor addition of rutabaga, adding a sweet flavor. Plus rutabaga has a lot of nutritional benefits, especially it’s high vitamin C content!

• 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, cut into chunks (we don’t peel)

• 1 1/2 pounds rutabaga, peeled and cut into large chunks

• 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed (more if you love garlic)

• 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped (optional)

• 6-8 TBSP butter

• 2 TBSP olive oil

• 1/2 to 1 cup milk or cream

• 2 tsp nutmeg

• salt and pepper

Bring a pot of water to boil, and boil the chunks of potatoes and rutabaga until you can pierce them with a fork. Strain them, and then return them to the pot. Add all the remaining ingredients to the pot of cooked potatoes and rutabaga, and mash until smooth. Add as much or as little butter and cream as you like. (We use an immersion blender or an egg beater.) Enjoy!