Golden Mashed Potatoes with Parsnips and Parsley

Golden Mashed Potatoes with Parsnips and Parsley
Golden Mashed Potatoes with Parsnips and Parsley
Many heartland cooks claim that parsnips give standard mashed potatoes a hint of sweetness. If you use the parsley root, mince the tops and add them to the dish when the instructions call for minced fresh parsley.
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  • Served Person: Serves 6
Potato Side Thanksgiving Parsnip Fall Winter Midwestern Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • additional minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • 1 14 1/2-ounce can low-salt chicken broth
  • Carbohydrate 35 g(12%)
  • Cholesterol 21 mg(7%)
  • Fat 8 g(12%)
  • Fiber 6 g(26%)
  • Protein 5 g(10%)
  • Saturated Fat 5 g(23%)
  • Sodium 47 mg(2%)
  • Calories 221

Preparation Combine potatoes, parsnips, parsley root, if using, and garlic in heavy large saucepan. Add 3 cups water and broth; if necessary, add additional water to cover by 1 inch. Boil uncovered until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Drain vegetables, reserving liquid. Return vegetables to pot. Add cream and butter. Set over low heat; mash until mixture is smooth; and fluffy, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to thin to desired consistency. Mix in 2 tablespoons parsley. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat, stirring.) Transfer to bowl. Top with additional parsley.

Preparation Combine potatoes, parsnips, parsley root, if using, and garlic in heavy large saucepan. Add 3 cups water and broth; if necessary, add additional water to cover by 1 inch. Boil uncovered until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Drain vegetables, reserving liquid. Return vegetables to pot. Add cream and butter. Set over low heat; mash until mixture is smooth; and fluffy, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to thin to desired consistency. Mix in 2 tablespoons parsley. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat, stirring.) Transfer to bowl. Top with additional parsley.