Golden Potato Mash – the addition of a sweet potato to these decadent mashed potatoes really bumps up the flavor to make this a favorite mashed potato recipe!
Love mashed potatoes? Try these Mashed Sweet Potatoes or My Favorite Mashed Potato Recipe.
Originally published October 13, 2008 – If you are still looking for a side dish for Thanksgiving, or even just a side dish for Sunday night! – look no further. These mashed potatoes are so delicious – you may never have regular mashed potatoes again!!
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 Creamy Sweet Potato 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 alongside The Pioneer Woman’s Crispy Yogurt Chicken and a salad, it was a delicious meal – but these potatoes really stole the show!!
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!
More Potato Recipes
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Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Blue Cheese and Walnut Mashed Potatoes
Baked French Fries
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Golden Potato Mash
Ingredients
- 1 pound yellow-fleshed potatoes such as yukon gold, cut into cubes
- 1 small sweet potato (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into cubes
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1-2 tablespoons sour cream
- salt and pepper
- For topping: butter shredded Parmesan cheese and/or crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Place both kinds of potatoes in a saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Season with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. 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.
- Serve topped with butter, Parmesan or crumbled bacon.
kamailesfood says
My husband is big on mashed potatoes. These sound wonderfully buttery and rich.
Dawn says
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!
Bellini Valli says
I agree that these potatoes would steal the show Deborah!!!!!
Satisfying my Sweet Tooth says
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!
Jamie says
YUM. My family aren’t sweet potato eaters but I’m tempted to try these! Thank you!
Paula says
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!
Mandy says
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
mimi says
i love potatoes in all forms, and i love the golden mash! have never tried it with sour cream though, for next time!
jen says
I absolutely love my mashed potatoes with sweet potato added in. There’s no other way to have it. 🙂
nicole says
I love potatoes all ways so these for sure sound good.
Sylvie says
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.
Ben says
I think the picture is great, and potatoes are never just potatoes :-p Great recipe I will have to make it some time soon.
Patsyk says
Looks like a tasty meal in that picture! I love that the 2 types of potatoes are combined… sounds delicious!
Barbara Bakes says
I have one son who absolutely loves mashed potatoes. I’ll have to try these!
Tasty Trends says
i know that i would absoultely LOVE those mash potatoes! i am definitely going to try this one out!
kat says
oh that would certainly be a winner around our house too!