Source: dLife

Secret ingredients make these turnips taste like mashed potatoes.

Servings

1 tbsp sugar (or sugar substitute)
1 pinch salt and pepper (to taste)
6 cup fresh cubed turnips , peeled (about 4 large ones)
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp Margarine & Butter, blend, with soybean oil , softened (trans fat free)
0.25 cup evaporated milk , room temperature

1 Choose turnips the size of your fist or smaller. Cut off the tops in a thin layer. Peel the turnips with a vegetable peeler. Don't bother cutting off the root end, instead peel it clean with the vegetable peeler. Cut the turnips into medium sized chunks. Measure 6 full cups of them.
2 Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot on the stove. Add the salt and sugar.
3 When the water boils, add the turnips. Boil for about 20 minutes, or until the turnips are tender. Drain well.
4 Add the margarine and evaporated milk. Using electric beaters mash the turnips until they are smooth.
5 Season to taste. Reheat and serve hot.

You can divide the mixture up between small baking dishes and treat them like twice baked potatoes. Add bacon bits, sour cream, shredded cheese, steamed broccoli, a big scoop of chili, or tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. Microwave or bake until heated through. The secret to getting turnips to take on the mild taste of potatoes is to boil them in water that has been both salted and sweetened. Without the salt and sweetener turnips have a stronger flavor that some people find objectionable. If you've never had turnips treated this way then you are in for a real treat.