Parsnip Casserole

Submitted by *Parsley*

"A nice way to enjoy parsnips; especially for those who have never tried them."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs parsnips, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut in about a 1-inch dice
• 1⁄2 cup diced carrot
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups light cream (or half and half)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1⁄2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400. Lightly grease/spray a 1 1/2 qt casserole dish.
2. Cook sliced parsnips and carrots in boiling, salted water until tender (about 12-15 minutes); drain and place in prepared casserole dish.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute the onions in butter for 3-5 minutes or until soft.
4. Reduce heat to med-low and add flour to saucepan; stirring constantly.
5. Add cream, tarragon, salt, pepper, paprika and ground mustard.
6. Add parmesan cheese and continue to heat over med-low heat, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and mixture thickens.
7. Evenly pour sauce over parsnip/carrot mixture in casserole dish.
8. In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs with melted butter; evenly sprinkle over casserole.
9. Bake, uncovered, at 400 for about 20 minutes.

Reviews

[Queen Dana]

DH and I thought this was great. We both really like parsnips. I didn't have any breadcrumbs and felt as though I needed to top the dish with something, so I used bacon. Made for ZWT6.

 

[ninniepooh10]

Nice recipe for parsnip, I never heard of it before. My family and I tried parnsip for the first time. It ws good, I enjoyed it. The kids not so much. I think it is because we are not used to the parsnip taste.

 

[soumyad]

This is a very tasty casserole. Our first experience with parsnips and we are now exploring other recipes. I wonder if you could use something other than half-and-half to make it healthier....

 

[Dr3adn0x]

I love parsnips but I'm the only one in my family who does :( I used this recipe to get my family to try something new and I'm so glad I did! It was delicious! My whole family loved it! The vegs were still firm and the sauce was so rich and creamy. I will definitely make this again. Great recipe! [I did double the spices and I added a bit of rutabaga.] Thanks Parsley :)

 

[jess21]

This is excellant! We were only 5 but we went back for more until it was gone! I also doubled up the spices.