Yellow and Purple Mashed Potatoes

Purple mashed potatoes? Yes! These are such an unusual treat, who can resist trying them?

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound purple potatoes, scrubbed

  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1 stick butter

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ½ cup chopped green onions

  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Peel and cube purple and Yukon Gold potatoes, keeping them separate.

  2. Place each type of potato in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring both pots to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain. Return to individual pots and mash.

  3. Meanwhile, heat milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring continually until hot; do not scald. Mix in butter, garlic, salt, and pepper; stir until butter is melted and garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Pour 1/2 of the milk-butter mixture into each pot of mashed potatoes and stir to combine.

  4. Scoop both potato mixtures into a large serving bowl. Very gently stir the potatoes together for a swirl effect without totally combining them. Sprinkle with green onion and feta and serve.

Cook's Note:

I use Okinawa sweet potatoes. They are a wee bit starchier then regular potatoes and not too sweet. They also keep their beautiful color even after cooking!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

313 Calories
18g Fat
32g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 313
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 24%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 218mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 148mg 11%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 474mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.