Maple Parsnip Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

Chives

2 tablespoons, finely chopped

Black Pepper

1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground

Salt

1 teaspoon

Milk

1/2 cup, warm

Maple syrup

2 tablespoons, pure

Butter

2 tablespoons, unsalted

Potatoes

2 cups, peeled and chopped

Parsnips

2 cups, peeled and chopped

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
2. Add the chopped parsnips and potatoes to the pot. Boil them until they become tender, which will take about 15 minutes.
3. Drain the cooked parsnips and potatoes and return them to the pot.
4. To the pot, add the unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, warm milk, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
5. Using a potato masher or a hand mixer, mash the parsnips and potatoes until they achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
6. Taste the mixture. If needed, adjust the seasoning to your liking.
7. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish. For an elegant touch, garnish with the finely chopped chives.
8. Serve these Maple Parsnip Mashed Potatoes hot, and savor the comforting sweetness with every bite.