Parsnip Casserole Recipes

PARSNIP POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Layer the potatoes, onions, parsnips and 3/4 cup cheese in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the flour, salt, pepper; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender and top is golden brown.

SWEET POTATO AND PARSNIP CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Cut the sweet potatoes and then the parsnips into paper-thin slices using a food processor fitted with the thinnest vegetable-slicing blade. If necessary, cut the potatoes in half or quarters lengthwise so they fit into the feeder tube.
• Use 1 tablespoon of the butter to coat the inside of a 2-quart oven-proof casserole (a 6 by 10-inch
• Pyrex pan works well). Combine the cream, stock, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Place
• 1/3 of the sweet potatoes in a thin layer across the bottom of the casserole. Layer half the parsnips on top of the sweet potatoes. Repeat this sequence until all of the sweet potatoes and parsnips have been used. Pour the cream mixture over the top. It should reach about 3/4 of the way up the vegetables. Butter a piece of aluminum foil with the remaining butter and wrap the foil tightly over the casserole. Put in the oven and turn tempertature down to 325 degrees.
• Bake the casserole 1 hour. Remove the foil and continue to cook another 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a knife and the top is browned. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm.

PARSNIP CASSEROLE

Steps:

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

PARSNIP CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Season hot parsnips with salt, pepper or seasoned salt to taste.
• Combine ham, mushrooms and cheese.
• Alternate layers of parsnips and ham mixture in a lightly greased 2 quart casserole.
• Sprinkle top with crumbs.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

MASHED POTATO, RUTABAGA AND PARSNIP CASSEROLE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Butter 13 x 9x2-inch glass baking dish. Combine first 7 ingredients in large pot; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well. Transfer vegetables to large bowl. Add 1/2 cup butter. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until mashed but still chunky. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mashed vegetables to prepared dish.
• Melt remaining 1/4 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. (Casserole can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Preheat oven to 375° F. Bake casserole uncovered until heated through and top begins to crisp, about 25 minutes.

CHICKEN, PARSNIP AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large ovenproof dish. Fry leeks, parsnips, bay leaves, garlic and onion until they turn golden.
• Add thyme and mushrooms and fry for a further minute.
• Add sweet potato chunks and sit chicken pieces on top of the vegetables. Pour enough boiling water over to nearly cover the chicken.
• Bake in 170c oven for 1hr, or until chicken is cooked through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• This can be served with couscous or whatever takes your fancy.

ROSEMARY PARSNIP CASSEROLE (THANKSGIVING)

Steps:

• Peel and boil parsnips in salted water until tender.
• Drain and cut each in half lengthwise, or slice in rounds if parsnips are large.
• Arrange half of the parsnips in the bottom of a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Dot with half the amount of butter, sprinkle with half the amount of rosemary, flour and cheese.
• Drizzle with half the amount of "half and half.".
• Repeat layers.
• Mix cracker crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.

PARSNIP CARROT BAKE

Steps:

• Place the carrots and parsnips in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with water, salt, dill seed and parsley. Dot with butter. Cover and bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

SPICY ROOT & LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Tip in the potatoes, carrots and parsnips, turn up the heat and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables are golden.
• Stir in the curry paste or powder, pour in the stock and then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, add the lentils, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
• Stir in most of the coriander, season and heat for a minute or so.Top with yogurt and the rest of the coriander. Serve with naan bread.