Mashed Parsnips

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Mashed Parsnips

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Mashed parsnips in a wooden bowl garnished with fresh Italian parsley

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Recipe Data

6
Servings
15min
Prep
30min
Total

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    Parsnips, if you haven't had them before, are like a cross between a carrot and potato. Whether they're roasted, in soups, or mashed like potatoes, people are always pleasantly surprised to discover parsnips. 

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    Servings and Ingredients

    Ingredients
    Serves 6
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    8 medium parsnips (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
    1 c. Hy-Vee shredded Swiss cheese
    4 tbsp. Hy-Vee butter
    1 tbsp. cream-style horseradish
    ½ tsp. Hy-Vee salt
    ⅓ c. Hy-Vee crispy onions
    2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

    Directions

    1. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add parsnips; return to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain. While still hot, whip parsnips with electric mixer until mashed. Add cheese, butter, horseradish and salt; continue whipping until combined. Transfer to a serving bowl; garnish with crispy onions and parsley.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    280 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 270mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 31g
    • Protein: 7g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Vitamin A 10%
    0%
    Vitamin C 45%
    0%
    Iron 6%
    0%
    Calcium 20%

    Recipe Source:

    Hy-Vee Seasons Back to School 2013.