GARLIC MASHED POTATOES AND TURNIPS

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES AND TURNIPS image

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 unpeeled garlic cloves
2 TBSP olive oil
2 1/2 lbs. turnips, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 C finely chopped onion
1/2 C (1 stick) butter, room temperature
1/2 C whipping cream, room temperature
2 TBSP chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325F. Place garlic cloves in small baking dish. Mix in oil. Cover dish with foil. Bake until garlic is very soft, about 40 minutes. Cool garlic; peel. Cook turnips in large pot of boiling salted water 10 minutes. Add potatoes and onion. Boil until very tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Return to same pot; add garlic. Mash until mixture is almost smooth. Mix in butter and cream. Season with salt and pepper. (can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat before serving). Transfer potato mixture to bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.