Best 7 Mashed Potatoes With Parsnips Recipes

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With the perfect balance of sweetness and earthiness, parsnips add a delightful twist to classic mashed potatoes. In this collection of recipes, we'll explore various ways to create creamy and flavorful mashed potatoes with parsnips. From simple and traditional preparations to more adventurous variations with herbs, spices, and cheese, there's a recipe here to suit every taste. Whether you're looking for a comforting side dish for a weeknight meal or an elegant addition to your holiday table, these mashed potato recipes with parsnips are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, grab a spoon, and let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the harmonious union of parsnips and potatoes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MASHED PARSNIPS AND POTATOES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
2 pounds parsnips
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Peel and cut the potatoes and parsnips into even sized pieces. Put them into a large pot, cover them with cold water, and add a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until the vegetables are fork tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small pot gently heat the cream and butter over low heat. When the vegetables are done drain them well. Put the vegetables back into the pot over medium heat. Gently stir them to remove any excess moisture; be careful not to burn them. While the potatoes and parsnips are still warm, press them through a potato ricer or food mill into a bowl. Add the warm cream a little at a time and beat with a wooden spoon until the potatoes are fluffy. Season with salt and pepper and gently stir in the chives. Serve immediately.

MASHED POTATOES AND PARSNIPS WITH CHEDDAR



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 russet (baking) potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 to 2 large parsnips, peeled and cubed
Salt and white pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cups shredded extra, extra, extra-sharp white Cheddar
1/2 cup whole milk
Freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
Gravy, recipe follows
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups turkey stock
1 to 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cover the potatoes and parsnips with cold water. Bring to a boil, salt the water and cook until fork-tender. Drain and return to the pot; mash with the butter, cheese and milk. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in the chives. Serve with the Gravy.
  • Place a small to medium pot over medium heat and add the butter. When melted, sprinkle in the flour and mix with a wooden spoon to make a roux¿it should look like wet sand. Stir for a couple minutes, then whisk in the stock, making sure to get into the corners of the pan, and bring to a simmer. Let cook for a few minutes, then add the Worcestershire and season with salt and pepper.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES AND PARSNIPS



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My kids love the taste of garlic, they also love mashed potatoes! I decided to give this a try and added a couple of parsnips in with the potatoes. I shouldn't have done this now because my boys want this for every meal!

Provided by Witch Doctor

Categories     Potato

Time 1h55m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 medium baking potatoes, such as russet (3 pounds)
1 1/2 lbs parsnips
1 bulb of garlic, unpeeled
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter (NOT margarine)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and parsnips; cut into 1/2 inch chunks. Cook in a Dutch oven or large saucepan in boiling salted water until tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut about 1/2 inch off tip of garlic head, and discard. Place garlic bulb in a custard cup. Drizzle with olive oil. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. Let cool. Squeeze garlic pulp out of the peels. mash with a fork, and set aside.
  • Press the potatoes and parsnips through a potato ricer or food mill (or mash with a potato masher), and return them to the Dutch oven.
  • Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan just until boiling. Stir into the potato mixture. Stir in the mashed garlic, the 3/4 tsp salt, and the 1/8 tsp pepper. heat through. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 197.6, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 2.9

PERFECT MASHED POTATOES



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Instant potatoes from the box can't compare to this homemade version.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds russet, Yukon gold, or long white potatoes
1 tablespoon salt, plus more to taste
1 cup milk, or cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Peel and cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water; add 1 tablespoon salt. bring to a simmer. If using a potato ricer, fill another saucepan with water; place over low heat. Keep potatoes at a low simmer until a knife slips in and out easily. Drain potatoes in a colander. Place milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • If using an electric mixer with paddle attachment, proceed to Step 4. If using a potato ricer, place a heat-proof bowl or top of a double boiler over a pan of simmering water. Press hot, drained potatoes through ricer into bowl.
  • Stir potatoes with a wooden spoon until smooth, about 1 minute. Using a whisk, incorporate butter. Drizzle in hot milk, whisking continuously. Add pepper, nutmeg, and salt to taste; whisk to combine. Serve immediately.
  • For the electric-mixer method, transfer hot, drained potatoes to bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-low speed, until most lumps have disappeared, about 1 minute. Add butter; mix until blended. On low speed, add hot milk in a slow stream, then add pepper, nutmeg, and salt to taste. Mix to combine.

MASHED PARSNIPS



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I was tricked into trying mashed parsnips (I was told they were mashed potatoes) and fell instantly in love. I haven't made mashed potatoes since. Mashed parsnips are full of much more flavor, slightly sweet, but the same great texture. And they are much healthier!

Provided by Amy Westerman

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups whole milk
10 parsnips, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
salt or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat milk in a large pot over medium heat until warmed and just under a boil; add parsnips and 1 teaspoon salt, cover with a lid, and cook until parsnips are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain parsnips, reserving the warm milk.
  • Mash parsnips, 1 cup reserved warm milk, butter, thyme, and pepper together in the pot using a hand mixer or by blending in a blender. Add more milk, salt, or pepper as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 392.7 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

MASHED POTATOES WITH PARSNIPS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large Long Island potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds
4 large parsnips, about 1 pound
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and parsnips. Trim off parsnip ends.
  • Cut parsnips lengthwise in half. Cut each half crosswise into 1-inch lengths. There should be about 3 cups.
  • Cut potatoes into pieces approxi mately the same size. There should be about 4 cups.
  • Combine potatoes and parsnips in a casserole or kettle and add cold water to about 1 inch above the level of the vegetables. Bring to a boil and let cook about 15 minutes or until the pieces are tender. Drain well and put through a ricer or food mill.
  • Put mixture in a saucepan and add butter, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Beat well to blend. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 749 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MASHED POTATOES AND PARSNIPS



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Provided by Andrew Weil, M.D.

Categories     Potato     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     St. Patrick's Day     Dinner     Parsnip     Parsley     Simmer     Boil     Butter

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 medium red or white new potatoes, washed and cubed.
4 parsnips, peeled and cubed
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Dash cayenne pepper
Several grindings of black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes and parsnips in a large pot with water, making sure that the water completely covers them. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium, then cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally with a spoon. Test the tenderness of the potatoes with a fork; they should pierce easily and be tender, yet firm. Drain any remaining liquid and mash the potatoes with a potato masher until there are no visible lumps. Add the milk and butter and continue to mash until the potatoes are smooth and creamy. Stir in the parsley, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt, and beat thoroughly with a wooden spoon until all the seasonings are completely mixed in. Cover and serve warm.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold, Russet, and Bintje potatoes are the best choices for mashed potatoes with parsnips because they are starchy and will break down easily, creating a smooth and creamy texture. Avoid waxy potatoes like red potatoes or fingerling potatoes, as they will not mash well.
  • Roast the parsnips: Roasting the parsnips before adding them to the mashed potatoes enhances their flavor and gives them a slightly caramelized taste. Roasting also helps to remove excess moisture from the parsnips, which prevents the mashed potatoes from becoming watery.
  • Use a potato ricer: A potato ricer is the best tool for creating smooth and fluffy mashed potatoes. It helps to break down the potatoes and parsnips into small, even pieces, ensuring that they are evenly mashed.
  • Add milk or cream gradually: When adding milk or cream to the mashed potatoes, do it gradually and stop when the potatoes reach the desired consistency. Adding too much liquid can make the mashed potatoes thin and watery.
  • Season to taste: Season the mashed potatoes with salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings to taste. You can also add herbs like parsley, chives, or thyme for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Mashed potatoes with parsnips is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips and recipe in this article, you can easily create smooth, creamy, and flavorful mashed potatoes that everyone will love. Whether you are serving them as a side dish or as a main course, these mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit. Enjoy!

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