parsnip patties

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound parsnips, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place parsnips in a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook until parsnips are tender, about 10 minutes. drain parsnips and mash with a potato masher. set aside.
• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. add onions; cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. whisk in the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like, about 5 minutes. gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. cook and stir until the mixture forms a thick sauce, about 10 minutes.
• combine the sauce, the mashed parsnips, and the bread crumbs. season the mixture to taste with salt and pepper; form mixture into patties.
• heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). fry patties, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. drain on paper towels; serve hot.