Make Room for Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes at the Dinner Table
This mash up of pumpkin and mashed potatoes is a perfect savory side dish for a weeknight dinner or special holiday meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound peeled and chopped russet potatoes about two large potatoes
- 3 cloves cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 4 ounces, cut into smaller pieces
- 1/4 cup whole milk at room temperature
- 1 cup smoked cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon Fresh sage about 10-12 leaves, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt add more to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the peeled and chopped potatoes and peeled garlic to a saucepan. Add water to cover the potatoes and garlic and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and garlic and place them in a bowl. Add pumpkin puree, milk and butter. Mash together until smooth.
- Stir in shredded cheese and chopped sage and mix until cheese is melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 18gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 555mgPotassium: 624mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3400IUVitamin C: 33.8mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg