JAMES BEARD'S PUREED PARSNIPS

James Beard's Pureed Parsnips image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 pounds parsnips, cooked
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 to 3/4 cup butter (1 to 1 1/2 sticks), melted
3 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup Madeira, or to taste
Additional butter
2 tablespoons bread crumbs or finely chopped nuts for topping

Steps:

Peel cooked parsnips and puree them in a food processor or by putting them through a food mill.
Combine the puree with the salt, sugar, melted butter, cream and Madeira, and whip together well with a spatula or whisk.
Spoon the puree into a one-quart baking dish, dot with butter and sprinkle with the crumbs or chopped nuts. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 303, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 313 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 1 gram