Autumn Mashed Potatoes
For a perfect thanksgiving side dish create autumn mashed potatoes. With a great fusion of flavors, these potatoes will give you the warm comfort needed in the colder months.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds small red potatoes, skins on, quartered
- 1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 stick butter, cut into pieces
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover by inch.
- Place the squash in another saucepan with water to cover by 1 inch. Bring both to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until they are soft, about 15 minutes for the potatoes and 10 minutes for the squash.
- Warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan.
- Drain the potatoes and the squash and return to a clean saucepan.
- Over very low heat, coarsely mash the vegetables, gradually adding the cream and the butter.
- Stir in the salt and serve piping hot.
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