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Parsnip, Potato, and Turnip Puree

Name: Parsnip, Potato, and Turnip Puree
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/4 cups finely chopped onion; 1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes; 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes; 1 pound turnips, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) cream cheese; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided; 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); Ingredient info: Panko can be found in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

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Melt 3 tablespoons butter with oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add parsnips, potatoes, and turnips; stir 4 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add broth; bring to boil. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
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Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to large bowl. Pour cooking broth into small bowl; reserve. Add cream cheese to vegetables. Using electric mixer, beat vegetables to smooth puree. Add 2 tablespoons butter-oil mixture from top of broth to vegetables. Stir in 2 tablespoons dill. Season with salt and pepper.
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Butter 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Transfer puree to prepared dish. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
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Melt 3 tablespoons butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add panko and stir until golden brown, about 2 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool and store airtight at room temperature.
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Position rack in top third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Sprinkle panko mixture over vegetable puree. Bake until top is brown, about 15 minutes (25 minutes if chilled). Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons dill.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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