Description
This Pumpkin-Potato Mash offers a delicious twist on traditional mashed potatoes by incorporating pumpkin. The result is a creamy, flavorful side dish with a subtle sweetness and vibrant color, perfect for fall and holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¾ cup canned pumpkin
- ¼ cup light sour cream
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- Chopped fresh chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes and Garlic:
- In a 3- to 4-quart saucepan, cook the potatoes and garlic in enough boiling lightly salted water to cover. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender. Drain and return potatoes to the hot pan.
- Mash and Mix:
- Add the canned pumpkin to the potatoes. Mash until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the sour cream, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Finish and Serve:
- Drizzle individual servings with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with chopped fresh chives.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat sour cream instead of light.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; additional spices like paprika or garlic powder can be added for more depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg