I’m so excited to share this recipe with you. I know the picture is not that great, and you’ll probably just think – it’s only potatoes – but believe me, it’s so much more. These, ladies and gentlemen, are the BEST mashed potatoes I have ever had. And I’m a mashed potato lover, so I know good from bad.
The secret to this recipe is the addition of a sweet potato. Yes, I’ve seen mashed potatoes with regular potatoes, and I’ve seen mashed sweet potatoes, but I have never seen them combined before. And these are so good that gravy is not even required.
I fell in love with the sweet potato last year. Before that, I thought I was a hater. But then I tried this soup, and realized that what I thought I hated, I really loved! And since then, I haven’t been able to get enough. So when I ran across this recipe, I knew I had to try it. Served along side The Pioneer Woman’s Crispy Yogurt Chicken and a salad, it was a delicious meal – but these potatoes really stole the show!!
Golden Potato Mash
adapted from Every Day with Rachael Ray November 2008
Serves 4
1 pound yellow-fleshed potatoes, such as yukon gold, cut into cubes
salt
1 small sweet potato, (about 1/2 pound), peeled
1/3 cup heavy cream
1-2 tablespoons sour cream
pepper
Place the yellow potatoes in a saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Season with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Halve the sweet potato lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 1/2 thick pieces. Add to the boiling water and cook until all of the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, then return to the pot.
Using a masher, coarsely mash the potatoes with the cream and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
**To serve, the recipe suggests topping with crumbled, cooked bacon – which would be so delicious. I didn’t have any bacon on hand, so I topped with a bit of freshly grated Parmesan, and it was still delicious!
oh that would certainly be a winner around our house too!
i know that i would absoultely LOVE those mash potatoes! i am definitely going to try this one out!
I have one son who absolutely loves mashed potatoes. I’ll have to try these!
Looks like a tasty meal in that picture! I love that the 2 types of potatoes are combined… sounds delicious!
I think the picture is great, and potatoes are never just potatoes :-p Great recipe I will have to make it some time soon.
As a fellow mashed potato lover, I’ll have to give these a try. Have you ever tried adding carrots or rutabega, or both? Makes for a great winter mash.
I love potatoes all ways so these for sure sound good.
I absolutely love my mashed potatoes with sweet potato added in. There’s no other way to have it.
i love potatoes in all forms, and i love the golden mash! have never tried it with sour cream though, for next time!
Wasn’t that the best RR mag you have ever received? I bookmarked SEVERAL of her recipes I wanted to try. In fact, I made the Spiced Pumpkin Mousse Trifle this past weekend and it was out of this world. I’m so glad you made these golden mashed potatoes, I can’t wait to give it a try. http://www.homewithmandy.com
Oooooh, yum! Sign me up for a big heaping bowl of these! I’ve never seen them together, and now I’m thinking that this will be the thing to serve during the holiday season. The photo, by the way, is a winner. YUM!
YUM. My family aren’t sweet potato eaters but I’m tempted to try these! Thank you!
These are going to be on my table for Thanksgiving! They look so good! Thanks for coming by my blog for brownie week! Come back often!
I agree that these potatoes would steal the show Deborah!!!!!
No I think that is a good photo. I agree this does look like a good combo. I love it when people photograph what’s on their dinner plate. Love that!
My husband is big on mashed potatoes. These sound wonderfully buttery and rich.
I wonder if I could sneak a sweet potato past my s.p. hatin’ husband this way? They sound terrific.
This looks so great – you should post send this to Noble Pig for her Potato Ho Down Entry for October.
I will for sure try these out! I bet they will be great for the holidays. A little twist on the old classic!! I love your bread too!!
i saw this recipe too, and i thought it sounded great since i’m also a huge mased potato fan. now i’ll definitely give it a try! i bet they would be delicious with a few chives.
This is killing me. I so want dairy.
I actually thin your photo is stunning! And the potatoes, I can almost smell them from here!!!
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I would NEVER think “it’s only potatos”! Looks really great.
Mmmm… I love the combo of potatoes. What a novel idea! Thanks!
I never would have thought to put a sweet potato in my regular mashed potatoes! But I am a total sweet potato lover, although I have to sneak them past my fiance. This sounds like a good way to get them through!
You’ve convinced me! Gotta try, gotta try.
I’m intrigued by the addition of a sweet potato. I’ll definitely be trying this one-especially after your high praise.
Now THAT looks absolutely delicious. Great idea to serve it with the chicken….I think I will try this one night. Thanks!
Oh these sound soooo good! Especially for cold weather!
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i can’t believe i’ve never tried the combination of the two before! i’ve brought shame to my tater-loving family.
don’t worry, i’ll fix this faux pas soon–thanks for the inspiration.
I’d love those too, I will have to give that one a go.
It’s been the opposite for me…I liked mashed sweet potatoes but not regular potatoes too much. My Babygirl on the other hand is a fiend for mashed (regular)potatoes. Could it be that this recipe makes BOTH of us happy?
Thanks for the recipe!
~ingrid
I SO wanted to do something similar to this for our Thanksgiving dinner, but the tradionalist’s poo-pooed me. Next time!!
This is destined to be a winning recipe! Sounds great!
OMG to die for, I mean seriously how yummy!
These mashed potatoes do sound good. I like the use of the sweet potato!
Mashed potatoes, they seem like such a simple food but it can be tough to get them just right; sounds like this recipe’s a winner, though
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This looks delicious. I thought it looked familiar and when I saw the source I knew why.
I made the chow mein cookies you posted a couple weeks ago and they were a hit with the kids (and adults)! Thanks for posting great recipes and pictures.
Yummy, yummy! I bet the cream and sour cream help out with making these so fab, too. My sister has made mashed potatoes with white and sweets, but these sound even better!
This is certainly a winner having tasted and made this type of potato myself – yum!
Rosie x
I’m a huge mashed potato fan, too, Deb, and haven’t had a decent one in ages! This is amazing!
The addition of sweet potatoes intrigues me. I’ll have to give these a try.
Oh how divine. Now why didnt I think of that!
How could you NOT like it with the heavy cream in there?! I kid, I do cream in my potatoes too. I figure if I’m going to do it, I’m going to really do it. This IS a great idea and one that I will be trying for myself very soon!
Not to worry, your photo is more than fine. I’ve been called a potato freak and these look just my style!!