Smashed Potato, Parsnips and Rutabaga

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Smashed Potato, Parsnips and Rutabaga Smashed Potato, Parsnips and Rutabaga

54321 Based on 5 Reviews

Servings: 10 to 12 servings
Cook Time: 12 min
Difficulty: Easy

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8 cups quartered red potatoes
4 cups chopped and peeled parsnip
1 rutabaga, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons salt, divided
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large Dutch oven, combine potatoes, parsnips, rutabaga, onion, and 2 tablespoons salt; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Add remaining salt, cream cheese, butter, and a dash of pepper. Mash together.

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can parsnips be used as a mashed potato i know my grandma made something that looked like mashed potato but had a diff taste this is when i was a kid i loved them and have no clue what is was she is no longer with us so i cant asked her please help

By christine xander on November 30, 2011

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My family LOVED LOVED LOVED these in 2009 & are requesting it for this year. Don't be afraid - it's so easy & SOOOOO delicious that it's almost sinful! Thanks Paula. Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving y'all!

By Anonymous on November 23, 2010

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My mom made these and they were delicous. It was the thing I ate the most on thanksgiving

By Anonymous on November 27, 2009

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excellent addition to thanksgiving

By Anonymous on November 25, 2009

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My husband I thought this was awesome and a great change from plain potatoes.

By jdmcd98 on December 17, 2008

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