Bacon Clapshot

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 15

Delicious Bacon Clapshot recipe for your comfort food fix

by The Chefin Entree

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/3 pounds potato , peeled and quartered
	2/3 pound turnips , peeled and cut into chunks
	3 tablespoons butter
	1/4 cup milk
	8 strips bacon , cooked and crumbled
	1 pinch ground nutmeg
	salt and ground black pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

371

Sugar

Fat

24g

Bacon Clapshot is a traditional Scottish dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This hearty comfort food is made from mashed potatoes and turnips mixed with crispy bacon. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and is perfect for a cozy winter evening at home. The dish is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste by adjusting the amount of butter, salt, and pepper used.

Instructions

1.	Cook potatoes and turnips in a large pot of salted water until tender; drain.
2.	Mash potatoes and turnips with butter, milk, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until mixture is smooth.
3.	Stir in bacon and serve.

PROS

Bacon Clapshot is a tasty, hearty comfort food that is easy to make.

The combination of creamy mashed potatoes and turnips with crispy bacon is sure to please the whole family.

CONS

This dish is fairly high in calories and fat due to the addition of butter and bacon.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turnips are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.
They are also low in calories and fat and can help promote healthy digestion and weight loss.
Bacon should be enjoyed in moderation due to its high sodium and fat content.