mashed potatoes with pumpkin
This is one of my favourite (side) dishes in autumn and winter. The pumpkin takes the mashed potatoes to the next level, once you tried it this way, you'll never want to go back ;)
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
- 800 g potatoes for mashing, e.g. rooster
- 200 g pumpkin e.g. butternut squash
- 100 g butter to taste
- 100 ml milk to taste
- salt & pepper
- garlic powder
- nutmeg
- sage
- piri piri
Peel the potatoes and pumpkin and cut them into about 3cm or 1-inch wide pieces. Cover them in water and boil until the pieces are tender. About 20 minutes should be enough.
Drain the potatoes and pumpkin. Then mash them together.
Add the butter and milk, depending on your desired consistency.
Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic, nutmeg, sage and piri piri.