Creamy Mashed Parsnips Recipes

MASHED PARSNIPS

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.

CREAMY MASHED PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Cut parsnips into 1-inch pieces, place in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
• Add 1 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer until very tender, about 12 minutes.
• Drain parsnips well and combine in a food processor with cream, butter, nutmeg and remaining teaspoon salt.
• Process until smooth. Reheat if necessary before serving.

GARLIC PARMESAN MASHED PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Start by peeling, washing and cutting parsnips into 1" chunks
• Add parsnips to large pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil.
• While parsnips are cooking, in a small saucepan, gently heat the cream, butter and garlic powder over low heat.
• Boil parsnips for 15-20 minutes or until parsnips are fork tender. Drain and return parsnips to pot
• Add in cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, butter/cream/garlic mixture and salt and using a potato masher, mash parsnips to personal preference. You may also use an electric hand mixer for a smoother, creamier texture
• Garnish with chives (optional) and serve immediately
• Leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 2 - 3 days

CREAMY PARSNIP MASH

Steps:

• Place the parsnips in a saucepan with water to cover. Add the bouillon and lemon juice. Simmer for 20 minutes or until very tender; drain. Mash, adding the butter and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with snipped chives.

BAKED MASHED PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Place parsnips into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Beat parsnips, melted butter, sherry, heavy whipping cream, salt, and white sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Spoon into a baking dish and top with bread crumbs; dot with butter pieces.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

JAZZED-UP PARSNIP MASH

Steps:

• Cut the parsnips into large, fairly evensized chunks: the skinny end will make one chunk, then either halve or quarter the bulky part lengthways, remove the core, and cut into similar-sized pieces.
• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil, tip in the parsnips and cook briskly for 10-15 minutes, half-covered, until tender but not slushy. Drain well, then return parsnips to the saucepan.
• Push the parsnips to one side and put the butter, spices and plenty of ground black pepper into the space. Return the saucepan to a very low heat and let the butter melt, the spices warm through and the parsnips continue to dry for a few minutes.
• Now add the milk and oil and mash the parsnips vigorously, until smooth. (They won't look as smooth as potato mash but a quick taste will tell you if there are any lumps left.) Adjust the seasoning, if necessary, and serve immediately.