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Silky Potato–Turnip Purée

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Cuisine: ,
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Dietary: Vegetables, Roots + Plant Forward
Description

A Swede Dish side dish that feels heritage Nordic, modern American, and luxuriously silky: a Potato–Turnip Purée inspired by Swedish rotmos, elevated into a smooth, restaurant-style puree with warm Scandinavian aromatics.

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled + cubed
  • 1 lb parsnips or turnips peeled + cubed (small, young turnips are sweeter)
  • 4 Tbsp butter (or 3 Tbsp for lighter version)
  • 1½ cup warm cream, milk, or oat milk
  • ½ tsp white pepper (Swedish signature)
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, but beautifully Nordic)
  • 1-1½ tsp salt, to taste
    • Optional Swede Dish Flavor Add-Ins
  • 1-2 tsp Dijon mustard (Swedish holiday vibe)
  • 1-2 tsp prepared horseradish (Swedish-American punch)
  • 2 Tbsp crème fraîche or skyr (Scandi tang + silkiness)
  • 1 clove roasted garlic (simple, cozy)
Instructions
    1. Boil the Vegetables
  1. 1
    Add potatoes + turnips to a pot of cold salted water.
  2. 2
    Bring to boil, reduce to simmer.
  3. 3
    Cook 18–20 minutes until very tender.
  4. 4
    Drain well and return to hot pot (to steam off moisture).
    5. 2. Create the Silky Base
  5. 5
    Add butter to the hot vegetables.
  6. 6
    Mash lightly before fully puréeing (prevents overworking).
  7. 7
    Add white pepper + salt + nutmeg.
    8. 3. Purée Until Silky
  8. 8
    Choose your texture (see notes).
Note

Ultra-Smooth (restaurant-style)

Use:

  • immersion blender, or
  • food processor in short pulses

Classic Smooth

Use:

  • hand mixer, or
  • potato ricer for the most beautiful velvety finish

Add warm milk/cream gradually until perfectly silky.

4. Add Optional Swede Dish Twists

After puréeing, fold in one of the following:

  • Dijon → bright + Scandinavian
  • Horseradish → Swedish-American holiday classic
  • Crème fraîche / skyr → tangy, refined
  • Roasted garlic → cozy depth

Swede Dish FINISHING TOUCHES

  • Drizzle of melted butter or brown butter
  • Sprinkle of white pepper
  • A few snips of chives or parsley
  • Optional: micro-zest of lemon for brightness

Serve warm in a simple Scandinavian bowl.

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Read it online: https://swededish.com/recipe/silky-potato-turnip-puree/
Abby Phillips
Foodie + Boy Mom