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!
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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.
Ingrid says
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
Kelly-Jane says
I’d love those too, I will have to give that one a go.
Grace says
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. 🙂
Emily says
Oh these sound soooo good! Especially for cold weather!
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Debbie says
Now THAT looks absolutely delicious. Great idea to serve it with the chicken….I think I will try this one night. Thanks!
Prudy says
I’m intrigued by the addition of a sweet potato. I’ll definitely be trying this one-especially after your high praise.
Emiline says
You’ve convinced me! Gotta try, gotta try.
Andrea says
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!
Susan from Food Blogga says
Mmmm… I love the combo of potatoes. What a novel idea! Thanks!
Sara says
I would NEVER think “it’s only potatos”! Looks really great.
Leslie says
I actually thin your photo is stunning! And the potatoes, I can almost smell them from here!!!
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Peabody says
This is killing me. I so want dairy.
javagirlkt's cookin' says
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.
Maria says
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!!
Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says
This looks so great – you should post send this to Noble Pig for her Potato Ho Down Entry for October.
Cookie baker Lynn says
I wonder if I could sneak a sweet potato past my s.p. hatin’ husband this way? They sound terrific.