CHEESE & PARSNIP MASHED POTATOES

Cheese & Parsnip Mashed Potatoes image

My young kids will eat parsnips in this dish! Everyone who tastes it loves the rich, slightly smoky flavor. -Jim Rude, Janesville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
4 small red potatoes
3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup shredded Havarti cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed
1 tablespoon minced chives
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

Scrub potatoes and cut into 1-in. pieces; place in a large bowl. Add the parsnips, bacon, butter, salt, seasoned salt and pepper; toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until parsnips are tender, stirring once., In a large bowl, mash the potato mixture with Havarti cheese, Parmesan cheese, cream and chives. Stir in blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.