Description
Mashed parsnips are a delicious and slightly sweet alternative to mashed potatoes, offering a creamy texture and savory flavor enhanced with butter, thyme, and pepper. This simple and comforting side dish is perfect for adding variety to your meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups whole milk, or as needed
- 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
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients to ensure you have everything on hand before starting the cooking process.
- Simmer Milk: Pour the milk into a large pot over medium-low heat and bring it to a gentle simmer, taking care not to boil.
- Cook Parsnips: Add the peeled and cubed parsnips along with salt to the simmering milk. Cover the pot and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until the parsnips are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain and Reserve Milk: Carefully drain the cooked parsnips, reserving the warm milk for later use. This milk will help adjust the mash’s consistency.
- Mash Parsnips: In the same pot, combine the parsnips, 1 cup of the reserved warm milk, butter, dried thyme, and ground black pepper. Use a hand mixer or blender to mash the mixture until smooth.
- Adjust Consistency and Season: Add more of the reserved warm milk gradually until you reach the desired creamy consistency. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream or other types of cream for the milk; heavier cream will yield a richer, creamier texture.
- For a fresher flavor, use 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme instead of dried thyme.
- The nutrition information is based on using the full amount of milk, but the actual amount eaten may vary depending on how much milk is absorbed and consumed.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
