Best 9 Sweet Potato And Parsnip Casserole Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and wholesome recipe to add to your dinner table, a sweet potato and parsnip casserole is the perfect choice. This classic dish is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a creamy or crunchy topping, a hint of spice or a burst of herbs, this casserole is versatile enough to accommodate your culinary desires. With its colorful appearance and comforting taste, it's sure to become a family favorite. So gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a delectable sweet potato and parsnip casserole.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO & PARSNIP BAKE



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A make-ahead vegetarian side dish that's high in fibre and provides a good source of vitamin C

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Side dish

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

800g sweet potato , peeled and cut into chunks
800g parsnip , peeled and cut into chunks
200ml tub reduced-fat crème fraîche
2 tbsp shredded sage
4 tsp wholegrain mustard
butter , for greasing
1 slice granary bread , finely chopped
50g coarsely grated vegetarian-style parmesan
3 tbsp pine nut

Steps:

  • Boil the sweet potatoes and parsnips for 20 mins in salted water until tender. Drain really well, then roughly mash with half the crème fraîche and half the sage, the mustard and salt and pepper. Pile into a buttered ovenproof dish and smooth over.
  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Mix the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan, pine nuts and remaining sage. Spoon the remaining crème fraîche over the mash, scatter over the bread and cheese mixture, then bake for 35-40 mins from fridge-cold, 25-30 mins if not, until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

SPICED SWEET POTATO AND PARSNIP TIAN



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With apple cider, Aleppo pepper, and fresh thyme, this pretty dish offers a lighter take on your usual Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Sweet Potato/Yam     Parsnip     Apple     Thyme     Thanksgiving     Fall     Herb     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups apple cider
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons thyme leaves
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper
4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
6 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 8 medium), peeled, sliced into 1/8"-thick rounds
2 pounds parsnips (about 3 extra-large), peeled, sliced into 1/8"-thick rounds
Special equipment:
A 4-quart casserole dish or braiser, preferably round

Steps:

  • Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 325°F. Bring cider to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, add butter, thyme, Aleppo, and 2 tsp. salt, and cook, stirring, until butter is melted. Let cool slightly.
  • Place potatoes and parsnips in a large bowl. Pour cider mixture over and toss to coat. Stack a handful of slices about 3" high, then place vertically in casserole dish. Using a measuring cup or small bowl, keep slices standing up as you go, working around the perimeter and then into the center, forming concentric circles. Continue arranging slices in pan until tightly packed (you may have some leftover). Pour in cider mixture to come halfway up sides of dish; discard remaining cider mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tsp. salt and cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake, covered, 1 hour. Remove foil and brush pan juices over tops of slices with a pastry brush. Increase oven temperature to 425°F and bake, uncovered, until golden brown on top, 35-40 minutes more.
  • Do Ahead
  • After first round of baking at 325°F, let cool, then chill for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature, then bake, uncovered, at 425°F for 40-50 minutes.

SWEET POTATOES AND PARSNIPS



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Allspice, garlic and sweet onion season roasted sweet potatoes and parsnips in this hearty harvesttime dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled
4 medium parsnips (about 2 pounds), peeled
1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Cut each half lengthwise into four pieces, then into 3-in. slices. Cut parsnips into quarters, then into 3-in. pieces. Place the potatoes, parsnips and onion in a 3-qt. microwave-safe baking dish. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes; stir. Cover and cook 30 seconds longer or until vegetables are crisp tender. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET POTATO AND PARSNIP MASH



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Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes
1 pound parsnips
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 packed tablespoon freshly grated horseradish, divided
Additional salt and horseradish to taste
Sugar, maple syrup or honey, if needed to sweeten

Steps:

  • Peel the sweet potatoes and parsnips, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Combine the sweet potato and parsnip slices, cream, butter, salt and half of the horseradish in a 3- or 4-quart saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened. This will take about 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher to desired texture. Stir in half of remaining horseradish, making sure to incorporate well. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, additional horseradish and/or sweetener if needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 340, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 673 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PARSNIP POTATO GRATIN



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Parsnips don't get much space in the produce section. But their subtle sweetness makes them worth the hunt.-Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
4 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 large parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Layer the potatoes, onions, parsnips and 3/4 cup cheese in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the flour, salt, pepper; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

HONEY-ROASTED PARSNIPS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES



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Make and share this Honey-roasted Parsnips With Sweet Potatoes and Apples recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

canola oil cooking spray
1 1/2 cups peeled chopped parsnips
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
2 crisp red apples, peeled, cored and cut into bite-size chunks
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce ("lite")
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a baking pan or casserole dish with oil spray and set aside.
  • In large mixing bowl, place parsnips, sweet potato and apples and set aside.
  • In microwave-safe bowl, mix oil and honey.
  • Warm in microwave, about 10 seconds.
  • Mix in soy sauce.
  • Pour sauce onto vegetables and apples.
  • Toss to coat well.
  • Transfer to baking pan and cover with foil.
  • Bake until very tender, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.2, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 193.8, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 11.8, Protein 1.2

TURNIP AND SWEET POTATO GRATIN



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This warming potato gratin, a great addition to the holiday table, is so simple that you'll want to make it all year long.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds turnips (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In an 8-inch square baking dish, arrange a single layer of turnips and sweet potatoes, overlapping slightly. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with one-third of the flour. Repeat to make 3 more layers, sprinkling with salt, pepper, and flour between layers. Dot top layer with butter, then slowly pour broth and wine into dish, keeping layers intact. Cover with foil and bake until vegetables are tender when pierced with a knife, 45 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees. Remove foil and sprinkle cheese over dish. Bake until cheese is golden and bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes. Let gratin sit 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g

PARSNIP AND SWEET POTATO BAKE



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This is a colorful root vegetable side packed with nutritional value and fiber. Came up with this side dish for a winter pork dinner. Its a great way to get folks to try parsnips, even kids like this one.

Provided by manx777

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb about 3 average parsnip
1/2 lb about 1 large yam
1 tablespoon melted margarine or 1 tablespoon oleo
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Peel and slice the parsnips into 1/8" rounds.
  • Peel and slice the yam into 1/8" pieces, similar in size to the parsnips (as possible).
  • Layer the yams and parsnips. For a pretty presentation, try alternating color rows of each.
  • In a measuring cup, make a glaze out of the oleo, OJ, zest, cinnamon and sugar. Mix until well dissolved. Drizzle the glaze over the yam/parsnip mix - cover and bake @ 350 for 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 45.6, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 11.4, Protein 1.7

GARLIC-PARMESAN SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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When I tasted this at a neighbor's house, I knew I just had to have the recipe. Despite the name, this unique garlic-Parmesan sweet potato casserole is not just for holidays. It is as delicious with pork as it is with turkey. If you dare to be different, you will be rewarded!

Provided by cookin'mama

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a casserole dish and fill with even layers of sweet potatoes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and flour and stir until color deepens a bit. Add cream and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly. Pour over sweet potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, and continue to bake until golden brown and melted, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 169 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes and parsnips: For the best flavor and texture, select sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Parsnips should also be firm and have no signs of wilting or bruising.
  • Peel and cut the vegetables evenly: This will ensure that they cook evenly in the casserole.
  • Don't overcrowd the casserole dish: If the dish is too crowded, the vegetables will not cook properly.
  • Bake the casserole until the vegetables are tender: This will typically take about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Serve the casserole hot: This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato and parsnip casserole is a delicious and nutritious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and savory flavor, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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