Parsnip Potato Champ

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A slightly different version of the traditional irish potato and scallion dish adds parsnips and lemon zest. I make this for my annual st. Pat's day dinner.

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Steps

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In pot over high heat combine potatoes and parsnips with enough water to cover.

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Boil.

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Reduce heat to medium and simmer 25-30 minutes and then drain.

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In same pot melt butter over low heat.

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Add scallions and garlic.

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Cook until softened- about 4 minutes.

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Return potatoes and parsnips to pot.

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Remove from heat.

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Add next 4 ingredients.

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Mash.

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Transfer to bowl.

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Dot with additional butter if desired.

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Sprinkle with parsley.

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Ingredients

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potatoes, parsnips, butter, scallions, garlic, half-and-half, salt, lemons, zest of, cracked black pepper, fresh parsley