New England Mashed Turnips

• turnip1 lb
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• butter↗2 tablespoons
• half-and-half↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   peel turnips with a vegetable peeler, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.

2. 2

   fill a medium-size pot wit water and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   add 1/2 teaspoon salt & the turnip cubes and bring to a boil again.

4. 4

   turn the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes until the turnips are soft.

5. 5

   drain the turnips into a colander in the sink.

6. 6

   put the turnips back into the pot, and warm on low heat for 1 minute to dry them out.

7. 7

   add butter, half-and-half, and the rest of the salt and pepper.

8. 8

   stir with a spoon while the butter is melting.

9. 9

   mash with a potato masher until soft and fluffy.