BACON CLAPSHOT

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A flavorful, slightly spiced potato dish from North/North East Scotland. Perfect with roast meats, or double up the helpings and serve as a tasty supper.

Provided by ShonaD

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 ⅓ pounds potato, peeled and quartered
⅔ pound turnips, peeled and cut into chunks
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup milk
8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place the potatoes and turnips in a large saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and turnips, return them to the saucepan and mash until creamy. Add the butter and milk and beat until fluffy. Stir in the crumbled bacon and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 400.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g