Skinnytaste > Recipes > Sides > Potato Parsnip Mash

Potato Parsnip Mash

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Potatoes and parsnips mashed together with a little garlic, sour cream and butter make a surprisingly tasty side dish. The parsnips add a slightly sweet and spicy taste to the potatoes that I really enjoyed.

Potato Parsnip Mash
Potato Parsnip Mash

I had bought these parsnips the other day with no real plans for them, and decided I would try them mixed into my mashed potatoes. Parsnips, quite honestly are not a vegetable I grew up eating, so I never really know what to do with them. In the past, I’ve added them to stews and soups but I was pleasantly surprised how well they tasted mixed in with potatoes. My husband agreed, and they made a wonderful side dish to the roast beef I prepared in the oven, or even a roasted boneless leg of lamb. Another parsnip recipe I LOVE is this Broccoli Rabe, Sausage and Spiralized Parsnip recipe.

Hurricane Sandy is keeping most of us New Yorkers indoors today. So far I haven’t lost power so I figured I would share this recipe in case I do later (crossing fingers I won’t).

Do you have a favorite way you enjoy parsnips? Would love to hear how you prepare them!

pasnips and potatoes

More Mashed Potato Recipes:

Skinnytaste Simple promo banner

Potato Parsnip Mash

5
Cals:142
Protein:4
Carbs:27
Fat:3.5
Potatoes and parsnips mashed together with a little garlic, sour cream and butter make a surprisingly tasty side dish.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Potato Parsnip Mash
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 3 /4 generous cup

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs russet, baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 lb parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1/2 tbsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 cup light sour cream
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  • Cover potatoes, parsnips and garlic with 1 inch of water in a 4 to 6-quart pot, then add sprig of rosemary and salt and bring to a boil, partially covered.
  • Reduce heat and simmer vegetables, partially covered, until very tender but not falling apart, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Drain vegetables in a colander.
  • Discard rosemary and mash warm vegetables along with sour cream, butter, pepper, and remaining pinch of salt, to taste; stir to combine well.

Last Step:

Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.

Nutrition

Serving: 3 /4 generous cup, Calories: 142 kcal, Carbohydrates: 27 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 3.5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 598 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 5.5 g

Categories: