POTATO PUMPKIN MASH

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No more plain white mashed potatoes for us! I swirl fresh pumpkin into potatoes for a little extra holiday color. - Michelle Medley, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 cups cubed peeled pie pumpkin (about 2 pounds)
8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 pounds)
1/2 to 3/4 cup 2% milk, divided
8 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

Place pumpkin in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, place potatoes in another saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until tender., Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, adding 1/4 cup milk, 4 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add additional milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl; keep warm., Drain pumpkin; return to pan. Mash pumpkin, gradually adding the remaining butter and salt and enough remaining milk to reach desired consistency; spoon evenly over potatoes. Cut through mashed vegetables with a spoon or knife to swirl. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 13 g fat (8 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31 mg cholesterol, Sodium 384 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23 g carbohydrate, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 3 g protein.