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Smashed Potato-Parsnip Bake

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Updated Jan 23, 2015
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Mash up something different tonight! Parnsips add unique flavor and extra nutrients to classic mashed potatoes.

Smashed Potato-Parsnip Bake

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 3 lb small unpeeled red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes (8 1/2 cups)
  • 1 lb parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (3 cups)
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In 4-quart Dutch oven, place potatoes, parsnips and garlic. Add enough water just to cover potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes and parsnips are tender when pierced with fork. Drain; return to Dutch oven.
  • Step 
    3
    Add half-and-half and 4 tablespoons of the butter to potatoes and parsnips. Mash vigorously with potato masher until mixture is creamy. Stir in salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Step 
    4
    Cover with foil; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition

187 Calories
8g Total Fat
3g Protein
26g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
187
Total Fat
8g
0%
Saturated Fat
5g
0%
Sodium
378mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
0%
Dietary Fiber
4g
0%
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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