Parsnip Patties

Mashed parsnips are combined with an onion white sauce and formed into delectable deep-fried patties. These are a great accompaniment to a turkey dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• ½ small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 1 pound parsnips, peeled and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place parsnips in a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until parsnips are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain parsnips and mash with a potato masher. Set aside.

Step 2

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture forms a thick sauce, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Combine the sauce, the mashed parsnips, and the bread crumbs. Season the mixture to taste with salt and pepper; form mixture into patties.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry patties, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; serve hot.