Mashed Parsnips

Parsnip mash is made very similarly to mashed potatoes by boiling in milk until tender, then mashing with butter and thyme until smooth and creamy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 143 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 5 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 10 parsnips, peeled and cubed
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mash together parsnips, 1 cup reserved warm milk, butter, thyme, and pepper in the same pot using a hand mixer or blender. Add more warm milk until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Pour milk into a large pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Add parsnips and salt. Cover and cook until parsnips are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 4

Drain parsnips, reserving warm milk in a separate container.