Smashed Potatoes Parsnips And Rutabagas Recipes

SMASHED POTATOES, PARSNIPS AND RUTABAGAS

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, combine potato, parsnip, rutabaga, onion and 1 teaspoon salt; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, 10-12 minutes, or until tender. Drain well add remaining salt, cream cheese and butter stirring until potatoes are coarsely mashed and butter is melted.

MASHED POTATO, RUTABAGA AND PARSNIP CASSEROLE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Butter 13 x 9x2-inch glass baking dish. Combine first 7 ingredients in large pot; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well. Transfer vegetables to large bowl. Add 1/2 cup butter. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until mashed but still chunky. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mashed vegetables to prepared dish.
• Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté until onions are tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spread onions evenly over mashed vegetables. (Casserole can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Preheat oven to 375° F. Bake casserole uncovered until heated through and top begins to crisp, about 25 minutes.

PARSLEY SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes, celery, carrot and onion in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix broth, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic; pour over vegetables. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender., Transfer potatoes from slow cooker to a 15x10x1-in. pan; discard cooking liquid and vegetables (or save for another use). Using the bottom of a measuring cup, flatten potatoes slightly. Transfer to a large bowl; drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper; toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional parsley.

SMASHED POTATOES, RUTABAGAS AND PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, parsnips and rutabagas. Chop all into a large dice, keeping them similarly sized. Peel and dice the onion. Place potatoes, rutabaga and parsnip into a medium sauce pan, add salt, add water to fill just above the level of the vegetables in the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, place vegetables back into the pot, add butter and cream cheese, then mash all together with a potato masher.