Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Parsnip Mash

A sophisticated upgrade to standard mash, blending starchy potatoes with the sweet, nutty flavor of roasted parsnips. The parsnips add a complex, earthy sweetness and a silky texture that elevates the dish into a gourmet side. It is the perfect, elegant accompaniment to roasted holiday meats like beef or turkey.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minVegetarianGluten Free

A sophisticated upgrade to standard mash, blending starchy potatoes with the sweet, nutty flavor of roasted parsnips. The parsnips add a complex, earthy sweetness and a silky texture that elevates the dish into a gourmet side. It is the perfect, elegant accompaniment to roasted holiday meats like beef or turkey.

Ingredients

  • 480 g Parsnips
  • 450 g Potatoes
  • 60 ml Low-fat milk
  • 2.5 tsp Sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 14 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp Fresh rosemary
  • 20 cup Dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Rinse the potatoes and parsnips under running water, peel them, and cut into similarly sized chunks.
  2. Put the potatoes and parsnips into a pot and add cold water to fully cover the vegetables; bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer until very tender.
  3. Drain well, return to the pot, and mash until smooth using a potato masher or fork.
  4. Add all the low-fat milk, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, unsalted butter, and chopped rosemary; stir well until creamy and evenly combined.
  5. Spoon into bowls and top with dried cranberries and a few rosemary leaves.
  6. Serve hot; refrigerate any leftover mash within a couple of hours.

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