Loaded Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips

Loaded Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips

Step 1 -

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound of equal amounts parsnips and potatoes, peeled, trimmed, and cut into 1 ½ inch chunks

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup heavy cream, heated until hot

2 teaspoons kosher salt

½ teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Boil the parsnips and potatoes until well done. Process in a food processor until smooth, adding the remaining ingredients until well combined.

Step 2 –

INGREDIENTS

4 slices bacon (optional)

1 medium onion

¼ cup chives

Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Fry bacon and set aside. Chop onions into medium chunks and fry in olive oil until translucent. Add the onions, bacon, and chives to the parsnip/potato mix. For a little something extra, melt some grated cheese on top.

Irish Parsnip Cakes

Irish Parsnip Cakes

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound parsnips
2 tablespoons flour
1 pinch mace
2 tablespoons melted butter
salt and pepper
1 large egg
8 tablespoons breadcrumbs (heaping)
oil, for frying

DIRECTIONS:

Peel and slice the parsnips, then boil in salted water until tender. Drain and mash them well.
Add flour, mace, melted butter, salt and pepper, then form into small flat, round cakes.
Dip into the beaten egg, then into the breadcrumbs, and fry in hot oil until brown on both sides.