Best 2 Baked Mashed Parsnips Recipes

Baked mashed parsnips are a flavorful and comforting side dish that can elevate any meal. Their natural sweetness pairs well with savory dishes, and their creamy texture is a delightful contrast to crispy roasted meats or vegetables. Parsnips are also packed with nutrients, making them a healthy addition to your diet. If you're looking for a simple yet impressive recipe to prepare baked mashed parsnips, look no further. This guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED MASHED PARSNIPS

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This was served at a dinner I went to recently. I am not familiar with cooking parsnips, but this dish was delicious. I hope to try it soon.

Provided by Barbara

Categories Side Dish Vegetables

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
¼ pound butter, melted
¼ cup sherry
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ cup bread crumbs, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces, or more to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 64.4 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 643 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

A NO RECIPE BAKED MASHED PARSNIPS, ONION & CAULIFLOWER

A No Recipe Baked Mashed Parsnips, Onion & Cauliflower image

We all know about mashed parsnips, and mashed cauliflower, but how about both for a great flavor. A little onion and garlic and then put in a pan topped with a parmesan crust. This is not hard and no fancy whipping, just a potato masher, a little butter and cream, a few bread crumbs and cheese to top it off and done. NO RECIPE. Now, I call this a no recipe, because you can more or less of each ingredient according to your directions, Some like theirs creamier, some don't; some more parsnips some less, so add what you want. However, even though this is a no recipe, these are the approximately ingredients I use. But, feel to use more or less to your liking. Make it your own by adding herbs or even different cheeses.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 , 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower (cut in bite size pieces, I remove the thick stems)
3 parsnips (peeled and chopped)
1 small onion, fine chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream (light cream or even milk will work, just not as creamy)
salt
pepper
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Vegetables -- In a large pot, add the cauliflower and parsnips and then top with enough salted water to cover the vegetables. Bring up to a boil and then reduce to medium and cook until the parsnips and cauliflower is tender. They should take about 10-15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot to dry out the extra water. Reduce the temp to medium low.
Topping -- As the vegetables cook -- Just put the butter in a small microwavable bowl or cup and melt, just a few seconds. Remove and let cool a minute or so, then stir in the bread crumbs and cheese and set to the side.
Mash -- Now in the pot with the vegetables after they have dried a minute or so (medium, low heat), add the butter, cream, onion, garlic, salt and pepper and start slow. Mash and see what the texture is. You can always use a bit more cream or a bit more butter, but I start slow and add a little at a time. Mash until you get the consistency you like.
Bake -- 350 degree oven preheated. Just add the mashed vegetables to a small baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray and then top with the bread crumbs. Bake until golden brown. About 15-20 minutes.
Serve -- With anything and enjoy. It's like a baked potato dish, but no spuds - Just healthier. Really good!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 569.4, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 6, Sugar 6.5, Protein 9.6

Tips:

Choose the right parsnips: Look for parsnips that are firm and smooth, with no blemishes or bruises.
Peel the parsnips thinly: This will help them cook evenly.
Boil the parsnips until they are tender: This should take about 15-20 minutes.
Mash the parsnips until they are smooth: You can use a potato masher or a food processor.
Season the parsnips to taste: Salt, pepper, butter, and garlic are all good options.
Bake the parsnips until they are golden brown: This should take about 20-30 minutes.
Serve the parsnips hot: They can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Baked mashed parsnips are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With their sweet and nutty flavor, baked mashed parsnips are sure to be a hit at your next meal.