How to Make Mashed Parsnips - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a new and delicious side dish to add to your dinner rotation? Look no further than mashed parsnips! This easy and flavorful recipe will have you wondering why you haven't been making parsnips more often. But don't worry, we've got you covered with this simple and enjoyable recipe that will have your family and friends asking for more.

Parsnips are a root vegetable that look like cream-colored carrots and have a sweet, earthy flavor. They are a great alternative to potatoes...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Pour milk into a large pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Add parsnips and salt. Cover and cook until parsnips are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Drain parsnips, reserving warm milk in a separate container.
  • Mash together parsnips, 1 cup reserved warm milk, butter, thyme, and pepper in the same pot using a hand mixer or blender. Add more warm milk until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    143 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 393mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 178mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 223mg