Creamy Mashed Vegetables
Creamy Mashed Vegetables is the ultimate comfort food side dish that combines the natural sweetness of carrots, the earthiness of parsnips, and the rich heartiness of potatoes into one decadent, flavor-packed recipe. This vibrant medley is perfectly mashed with butter and heavy cream for a silky, velvety texture, and seasoned with fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper for a fragrant, savory finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes to cook, this easy-to-make recipe is a delightful addition to any dinner table, from weeknight meals to special occasions. Serve it alongside roasted meats, grilled veggies, or enjoy it as a stand-alone dish – every bite is pure comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 medium parsnips
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 4 cups water
Instructions
Peel and cut the potatoes, carrots, and parsnips into even chunks of approximately 1-inch.
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Add the chopped vegetables to the boiling water and cook for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain the cooked vegetables in a colander and return them to the pot.
Add the butter to the pot with the vegetables and mash them using a potato masher until they reach your desired consistency.
Gradually stir in the heavy cream, and continue mashing to incorporate all the cream evenly.
Stir in salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme to taste, ensuring all spices are well distributed in the mash.
Transfer the creamy mashed vegetables to a serving dish, garnish with additional fresh thyme if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.7 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.9 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 223 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 3069 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.7 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 3375 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
