Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips With Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese

A luxurious twist on classic mashed potatoes, combining creamy Yukon gold potatoes and sweet parsnips with caramelized onions and tangy blue cheese. Finished with fresh thyme, this dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

6 servings
50 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 whole white onions
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 whole baking potatoes
  • 6 whole parsnips
  • cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup blue cheese
  • 3 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • chopped

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat; reduce to medium. Cook onions with sugar and salt, stirring occasionally, until onions brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Add a few tablespoons water as you cook to keep onions from sticking or burning. Fill a medium stockpot 3/4 full with cold water. Add potatoes and parsnips; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes and parsnips are fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes, then drain. Beat 1/4 of potato parsnip mixture and 3 ounces broth in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Repeat, alternating between potato-parsnip mixture and broth, until you've incorporated all. Fold in onions, cheese and thyme, and serve.

    50 min

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