Parsnip Patties

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb fresh parsnip, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
• salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 pour 1 inch water into medium saucepan. bring to a boil over high heat; add parsnips. cover; boil 10 minutes or until parsnips are fork-tender. drain. place in large bowl. coarsely mash with fork; set aside.
• 2 heat 2 tablespoons butter in small skillet over medium-high heat until melted and bubbly. add onion; cook and stir until transparent. stir in flour with wire whisk; heat until bubbly and lightly browned. whisk in milk; heat until thickened. stir flour mixture into mashed parsnips. stir in chives; season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 3 form parsnip mixture into 4 patties. spread breadcrumbs on plate. dip patties in bread crumbs to coat all sides evenly. press crumbs firmly into patties. place on waxed paper and refrigerate 2 hours.
• 4 heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter and oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until butter is melted and bubbly. add patties; cook about 5 minutes on each side or until browned. transfer to warm serving dish. garnish as desired.