Mashed Parsnips

Description

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!

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Heat milk in a large pot over medium heat until warmed and just under a boil; add parsnips and 1 teaspoon salt
  2. cover with a lid
  3. and cook until parsnips are tender
  4. 25 to 30 minutes. Drain parsnips
  5. reserving the warm milk.
  6. Mash parsnips
  7. 1 cup reserved warm milk
  8. butter
  9. thyme
  10. and pepper together in the pot using a hand mixer or by blending in a blender. Add more milk
  11. salt
  12. or pepper as desired.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 8

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