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Quick and Easy Mashed Rutabagas Recipe

Quick and Easy Mashed Rutabagas Recipe

Published: Oct 11, 2022 by Sandi Gaertner · 17 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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If you are looking for a flavorful dish that can substitute for mashed potatoes, this creamy mashed rutabagas recipe could be just what you are looking for. It is the perfect side dish; you can make it in 30 minutes.

a casserole dish filled with mashed rutabagas.
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  • Ingredient Notes:
  • Recipe Step-By-Step Directions:
  • What To Serve With Rutabagas:
  • Recipe FAQ:
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If you are looking for a fun alternative to mashed potatoes, this easy mashed rutabagas recipe is a must-try recipe. It is naturally gluten free, and you can make this recipe in about 20 minutes. It is also great for Thanksgiving and other holidays.

Serve it up with any meat dish, or even serve it with this Chicken Legs recipe on top.

For the holidays, I am using rutabagas as a mashed side dish...they are so flavorful on their own, especially with some caramelized shallots and butter.

Go here if you want to see a handy index of all of our side dish recipes.

Mashed rutabagas in a dish

Made this tonight as the top for a keto shepherds pie and it was awesome!!! Will continue to make!

A.H., Pinterest user

Why This Is The Recipe To Make:

  1. This recipe is quick and easy.
  2. You only need a few simple ingredients.
  3. This recipe is amazing at Thanksgiving!
  4. Rutabagas are easy to find in both grocery stores and farmer's markets.

I would love to hear what you have created with this vegetable. Are you ready to make this mashed rutabaga recipe? You may also love this Air Fryer Rutabagas recipe!

Ingredient Notes:

  • Rutabagas - These are easy to find at the grocery store.
  • Shallot - Use fresh if you can, but freeze-dried are okay.
  • Heavy cream - Do not use half and half.
  • Butter - Unsalted butter or dairy-free butter.
  • Parmesan (optional)
  • Scallions - For garnish.

Recipe Step-By-Step Directions:

a whole rutabaga

Step 1: Take your rutabagas and use a peeler to remove the outside peel. (Note the outer skin is thick.) Cut the rutabaga into pieces. This will allow it to cook quickly. Add the rutabagas to a pot with water.

boiling on the stove in water

Step 2: Cover and bring to a boil until the rutabagas are soft.

Step 3: Drain the water. Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot.

Step 4: Take an electric mixer and whip the rutabagas until they are creamy.

What To Serve With Rutabagas:

  • Gluten Free Swedish Meatballs
  • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
  • Easy Gluten Free Meatloaf
Alaska Girl At Home's photo after she made my recipe.
Alaska Girl At Home's photo after she made my recipe.

Mashed rutabagas make a delicious side dish. Some of our other favorite side dishes are these Bacon Scalloped Potatoes and this Turmeric Lime Cauliflower.

Recipe FAQ:

What are Rutabagas?

They are that bi-colored vegetable that looks a little like a turnip. Rutabagas are one of the more underused vegetables, in my opinion. They have a robust flavor that adds so much to soups and stews. You can cook rutabagas just like potatoes, and you would even mash them the same way.

What do rutabagas taste like?

Rutabagas taste similar to mashed potatoes but have a slightly stronger flavor—almost a cross between potatoes and turnips.

How do you store mashed rutabagas?

Store the mashed rutabagas in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze in a zipper-style freezer bag for up to 4 months.

How do you make this recipe ahead?

Yes, you can peel and chop the rutabagas head. Then make the recipe in the next couple of days.

Can you make this recipe dairy-free?

You can easily make this recipe dairy-free by using dairy-free butter.

This post was updated from an older November 2015 post with more details.

More Gluten Free Side Dish Recipes:

  • Mashed Potato Pie
  • Roasted Fava Beans
  • Mashed Cauliflower with Cheese

Tools You Need:

  1. An electric mixer to whip the rutabagas up until they are creamy.
  2. A nice pot to cook the rutabagas in.

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Creamy Mashed Rutabagas

Sandi Gaertner
Easy, creamy mashed rutabagas recipe
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 31 mins
Total Time 41 mins
Course Gluten Free Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 152 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 in large rutabagas peels removed, chopped in large pieces
  • ½ shallot minced
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • scallions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a pot, put rutabagas and add water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until the rutabagas are soft.
  • Drain water out of the pot and return rutabagas to the pot.
  • In a small skillet, add butter and shallots.
  • Over low heat, caramelize the shallots in the butter until they are golden brown.
  • Add shallots, salt, and cream to the pot.
  • Use an electric hand mixer to blend ingredients into a mash.
  • Serve hot with scallions as the garnish on top.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 228mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
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  1. Debra C.

    November 11, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    5 stars
    I just love this delicious side dish - rutabagas are so delicious, definitely be trying this soon!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 12, 2017 at 6:39 pm

      Thank you so much Debra 🙂

      Reply
  2. Elizabeth

    November 22, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    Oh my goodness yum! I sometimes mash carrots and rutabagas together for a side dish, but never thought of just mashing the rutabagas on their own - this sounds so lovely! I have the knives and forks the same as your spoon too - my husband bought them for me in Norway recently! They're awesome. 🙂

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 23, 2015 at 8:50 am

      I hope you enjoy these Elizabeth 🙂 I love the silverware as well.

      Reply
  3. Elena

    November 22, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    I love rutabaga, it's so tasty!

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  4. Diane

    November 22, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    So wow! I never would have thought of this! What a fantastic way to bring Rutabegas back from obscurity! Poor things are often ignored. I admit guilt in this area of my garden. I will have to try this recipe and get them back on my garden plan!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 23, 2015 at 8:51 am

      I am so jealous you have a garden. We let ours go because of the drought this year. Hoping we get rain this winter so we can get it set up again.

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