PARSNIP-POTATO CHAMP

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A slightly different version of the traditional Irish potato and scallion dish adds parsnips and lemon zest. I make this for my annual St. Pat's Day Dinner.

Provided by Cindy Rose

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 lbs parsnips, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup butter
6 scallions, chopped,about 1 1/2 cups
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons of grated lemons, zest of
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon of minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In pot over high heat combine potatoes and parsnips with enough water to cover; boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer 25-30 minutes and then drain.
  • In same pot melt butter over low heat; add scallions and garlic; cook until softened- about 4 minutes.
  • Return potatoes and parsnips to pot; remove from heat.
  • Add next 4 ingredients; mash.
  • Transfer to bowl; dot with additional butter if desired.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.

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