Name: Golden Potato Mash
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 6 potato chopped large peeled washed; 50 g butter; 125 ml milk; 125 ml thickened cream; 2 cup pumpkin chopped; 1 pinch salt and pepper

by RebeccaRADD Last updated on 07/09/2019

Being a fussy eater as a child, my parents found it difficult for me and my siblings to eat vegetables so by giving us "special golden potatoes" we were more than happy to eat it without ever knowing just what made it so special. - RebeccaRADD

Ingredients

6 potato chopped large peeled washed
50 g butter
125 ml milk
125 ml thickened cream
2 cup pumpkin chopped
1 pinch salt and pepper

Method

Step 1

In a large saucepan, add pumpkin and potatoes together, cover with water and bring to the boil, simmer until tender 10-12 minutes.
Step 2

Drain water from the pot.
Step 3

Using a sieve or sifter, push the potato and pumpkin back into the saucepan using a wooden spoon or spatula.
Step 4

Return saucepan to low heat.
Step 5

Add butter then stir until combined.
Step 6

Add cream and stir until combined.
Step 7

Add milk and stir until combined.
Step 8

Season well and serve.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

If you don't have a sifter a blender can also be used. Best potatoes for this recipe are Desiree or Golden Delight. Best pumpkin for this recipe is the Kent pumpkin.