Smashed Root Vegetables and Caramelized Leeks

Name: Smashed Root Vegetables and Caramelized Leeks
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4), peeled and cut into chunks; 3/4 pound turnips (2 small), peeled and cut into chunks; 1/2 pound parsnips (about 4), peeled and cut into chunks; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 stick unsalted butter; 1 pound leeks, trimmed, sliced 1/4 inch thick, and rinsed well (2 cups); 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup heavy cream

Rating: 3 stars

43 Ratings
1 Review

Three root cellar staples -- potatoes, turnips, and parsnips -- are mixed with leeks to make the mash.

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Anna Williams

Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4), peeled and cut into chunks
3/4 pound turnips (2 small), peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 pound parsnips (about 4), peeled and cut into chunks
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 pound leeks, trimmed, sliced 1/4 inch thick, and rinsed well (2 cups)
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

Step 1

Place potatoes, turnips, and parsnips in a large pot; cover with 2 inches cold water. Season water generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and vigorously simmer until root vegetables are very tender and breaking apart, about 30 minutes. Drain.

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Step 2

Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks, and cook until golden, about 15 minutes. Add root vegetables, and stir to dry out, about 2 minutes. Add milk and cream, and stir to break up vegetables. Heat until hot; season with salt and pepper.

Reviews (1)

43 Ratings

5 star values: 4
4 star values: 10
3 star values: 16
2 star values: 8
1 star values: 5

Anonymous

11/06/2012

Great fall recipe! This dish has amazing full flavor and I would absolutely make this for a dinner party instead of regular mashed potatoes. I didn't even peel the potatoes. You don't need the heavy cream either, I used 1% milk and some sour cream, and this turned out delicious on the first try.

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