MASHED POTATOES WITH PARSNIPS

Mashed Potatoes With Parsnips image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 large Long Island potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds
4 large parsnips, about 1 pound
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

Peel potatoes and parsnips. Trim off parsnip ends.
Cut parsnips lengthwise in half. Cut each half crosswise into 1-inch lengths. There should be about 3 cups.
Cut potatoes into pieces approxi mately the same size. There should be about 4 cups.
Combine potatoes and parsnips in a casserole or kettle and add cold water to about 1 inch above the level of the vegetables. Bring to a boil and let cook about 15 minutes or until the pieces are tender. Drain well and put through a ricer or food mill.
Put mixture in a saucepan and add butter, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Beat well to blend. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 749 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams