Creamy Parsnip and Potato Mash

2 pounds parsnips

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes

1 stick butter

½ cup heavy cream

3 tablespoons crème fraiche or sour cream

Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper

 

Peel and chop the parsnips and potatoes into chunks. Place the potatoes into a large saucepan then add the parsnips on top and cover generously with cold water. Add kosher salt to taste.

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender.  Drain the water from the pan and mash the vegetables with a potato masher or rice with a ricer. Add the butter, cream and crème fraichel and stir to incorporate evenly.

Adjust the seasoning by adding pepper and more salt.

Serves 8 – 10.

2 pounds parsnips

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes

1 stick butter

½ cup heavy cream

3 tablespoons crème fraiche or sour cream

Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper

 

 

Peel and chop the parsnips and potatoes into chunks. Place the potatoes into a large saucepan then add the parsnips on top and cover generously with cold water. Add kosher salt to taste.

 

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender.  Drain the water from the pan and mash the vegetables with a potato masher or rice with a ricer. Add the butter, cream and crème fraichel and stir to incorporate evenly.

 

Adjust the seasoning by adding pepper and more salt.

 

Serves 8 – 10.

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