Mashed Rutabagas with Bacon

Rutabagas are addictive on their own. Add bacon and they are heaven in your mouth!

Step: 1

Place bacon in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon grease, to your preference.

Step: 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook rutabagas in the boiling water until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain rutabagas and return to the pot.

Step: 3

Mix reserved bacon grease, butter, salt, and pepper into rutabagas; blend using an electric mixer until smooth. Stir chopped bacon into the rutabaga mixture.

Per Serving: 144 calories; protein 3.2g; carbohydrates 10.6g; fat 10.4g; cholesterol 19.7mg; sodium 169.6mg.

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