5 Mashed Rutabaga Recipes to Try This Season

Mashed Rutabaga

Mashed rutabaga is whipped to fluffy perfection with buttermilk, milk, salt, pepper, and a pinch of cinnamon. "The cinnamon nicely offsets the slightly bitter taste of the rutabaga," according to reviewer Kar.

Mashed Rutabagas with Bacon

Make this simple mashed side dish with just rutabagas, bacon, and butter. The leftovers freeze well, according to reviewer lmbookworm, so it's a great make-ahead option.

• 10 Prep Ahead Sides for Easy Weekday Dinners

Easy Mashed Rutabaga

This is a "creamy, slightly sweet, and a great low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes," according to recipe creator Beth Wand Sidell. "The broth infuses the mashed rutabaga with wonderful flavor."

• 15 Best Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Mashed Potato, Rutabaga, And Parsnip Casserole With Caramelized Onions

Shake up your Thanksgiving spread with this satisfying casserole made with mashed rutabagas, potatoes, and parsnips. Caramelized onions take an already flavorful recipe over the top.

Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash

Use your trusty multi-functional pressure cooker to make this simply seasoned mashed rutabaga, which recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar France C calls a "lower-carb alternative to mashed potatoes."

• 22 Time-Saving Instant Pot Thanksgiving Sides

More Inspiration

Try one of Our Favorite Ways to Eat Root Vegetables During Peak Season. Plus, explore our entire collection of Rutabaga Recipes.

• Sweet Potato and Pastrami Hash
• Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
• Lebanese Radish Salad