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Creamy Mashed Rutabagas with Brown Butter
Sweet, earthy, and impossibly smooth, this mashed rutabaga puree gets a major flavor boost from a generous drizzle of nutty brown butter. It's a fantastic alternative to standard potatoes, bringing a lighter texture and complex taste to your dinner table. You'll boil the root vegetables until completely tender, then blend them with warm milk and butter for a silky finish. The browned butter adds a rich, toasted aroma that makes this humble side dish feel incredibly special.
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Food processor
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 rutabagas (1 pounds each)
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- cup milk,warmed
- 1. Cut each rutabaga into quarters; peel, then cut into 1-inch pieces. In 4-quart saucepan, combine rutabagas, enough water to cover, and 1 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- 2.
Instructions
- 1Peel and cut the rutabagas into 1-inch cubes. Place them in a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until fork-tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Drain well.
- 2Transfer the drained rutabagas to a food processor. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter, the sugar, and the remaining salt. Process until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 3With the machine running, slowly pour in the warm milk until the puree is fully incorporated and silky.
- 4Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the butter foams and turns a rich golden brown. Watch it closely, as milk solids burn quickly if you aren't careful.
- 5Spoon the rutabaga puree into a warm serving bowl and drizzle the browned butter over the top.
Notes
- Yield: This recipe makes enough for about 12 side servings.
- Tip: Older rutabagas might need a few extra minutes of boiling to become fully tender.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the puree a day in advance. Reheat gently on the stove, then make the brown butter right before serving.