Mashed Turnips with Bacon and Garlic

From Workshare Carol

"Better than mashed potatoes - and I love mashed potatoes!!"

Mashed turnips with bacon and garlic

Trim 8 to 10 Japanese turnips. Boil in water until tender - about 10 minutes. Drain and then mash until smooth.

Dice 2 garlic cloves (or can use 3 garlic scapes). The scapes add a great color to the dish.

Dice 2 strips of bacon, add the garlic, salt and pepper to taste and sautee until bacon is crispy. Drain off all but about 2 TBSPs bacon grease. Add the mashed turnips and heat for a couple of minutes if needed to bring up to serving temp.

**Tara's note:  Could sautee the turnip greens in a little left over bacon grease and serve on the side.