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Mashed Potato, Rutabaga and Parsnip Casserole with Caramelized Onions

 

Wonderful as a side dish to turkey...
 

7 cups 

 

canned low-salt chicken broth

 

3 lbs 

 

russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1½-inch pieces

 

1½ lbs 

 

rutabagas, peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces

 

1¼ lbs 

 

parsnips, peeled, cut into 1½-inch pieces

 

8 cloves 

 

garlic

 

1 bay 

 

leaf

 

1 tsp 

 

dried thyme

 

¾ cup 

 

(1½ sticks) butter, at room temperature

 

3 large 

 

onions, thinly sliced

 

 

1

Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Combine first 7 ingredients in large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well. Transfer vegetables to large bowl. Add ½ cup butter. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until mashed but still chunky. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mashed vegetables to prepared dish.

2

Melt remaining ¼ cup butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté until onions are tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spread onions evenly over mashed vegetables.

3

Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake casserole uncovered until heated through and top begins to crisp, about 25 minutes.

 

Servings: 8

 

 Cooking Tips

*Casserole may be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake)

 

 Recipe Source

Bon Appetit

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