Sweet Potato and Parsnip Mash

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ pounds sweet potatoes
• 1 pound parsnips
• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ teaspoon table salt
• 1 packed tablespoon freshly grated horseradish, divided
• Additional salt and horseradish to taste
• Sugar, maple syrup or honey, if needed to sweeten

4 servings.

Preparation

1. Peel the sweet potatoes and parsnips, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices.
2. Combine the sweet potato and parsnip slices, cream, butter, salt and half of the horseradish in a 3- or 4-quart saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened. This will take about 40 to 50 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher to desired texture. Stir in half of remaining horseradish, making sure to incorporate well. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, additional horseradish and/or sweetener if needed. Serve hot.

1 hour