Parsnip Caramelized Onion Gratin Recipes

PARSNIP POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Layer the potatoes, onions, parsnips and 3/4 cup cheese in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the flour, salt, pepper; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender and top is golden brown.

PARSNIP & CARAMELIZED ONION GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F Spray a 1 1/2 quart gratin dish or other low baking dish with non stick cooking spray or lightly wipe with veggie oil.
• In a skillet cook the onions in the oil until golden brown and caramelized.
• Use medium high heat but stir frequently apprx 10 minutes.
• Add prunes, thyme, salt & pepper, mix well and remove from heat.
• Spread half of the parsnips in the bottom of the gratin dish, cover with the Onion Prune mixture, top with remaining parsnip slices Pour in the broth, cover tightly and bake for 1 hour or until the parsnips are soft& cooked Baste the top with some of the juice and broil for a few minutes until it is nicely browned Serve piping hot.

MASHED POTATOES WITH PARSNIPS AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add onions and cook until golden, stirring often, about 15 minutes.
• Mix in rosemary and put onions aside.
• Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
• Add parsnips and potatoes; boil until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Drain well.
• Return vegetables to pot and mash.
• Add warm milk and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; stir until smooth.
• Stir in onion mixture.
• Season with salt and pepper.

CREAMY PARSNIP & MUSTARD GRATIN

Steps:

• Slice enough parsnips thinly lengthways to cover the surface of a small ovenproof dish, then slice the rest thinly into rounds. Combine the milk, cream, stock, mustard and half the cheese in a large, lidded saucepan and bring to the boil. Add a good grating of nutmeg and some seasoning - the sweet parsnips can take a bit of salt - then tip in the parsnips. When the cream is simmering again, cover and cook for 6 mins.
• Using tongs, fish out the long slices of parsnip and set aside. Tip the rest into your dish, then arrange the long slices over the top. Scatter with the rest of the cheese and another grating of nutmeg. Can be chilled for up to 24 hrs.
• To serve, heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 and bake for 1 hr, then turn up to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and brown for 15 mins more - you can do this while the pie is resting.

CARAMELIZED PARSNIPS AND BABY ONIONS

Steps:

• Squeeze grated ginger tightly in one hand over parsnips so all the juice runs out. Discard the remaining fibrous ginger.
• Mix all ingredients together and place in a shallow tin.
• Cook uncovered at 150C/300F for 35-45 minutes, turn occasionally.
• Increase temperature to 200C/400F and cook for a further 15-20 minutes until crisp and golden.

CARAMELIZED ROASTED PARSNIPS

Steps:

• In a large heavy ovenproof frying pan, melt butter over medium heat, and saute parnsnips with salt, pepper, and sugar until lightly brown, about two minutes.
• Add a half cup of chicken broth and place pan in oven preheated to 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until tender. If pan juices evaporates add more broth.
• Serve, seasoned with more pepper.