- VE
- GF
Creamy Kabocha Squash Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Kabocha Squash Mashed Potatoes are kabocha squash and yukon gold potatoes mashed to creamy perfection. They’re creamy, festive and so flavorful! You won’t believe the delicious texture and flavor they have, and you just can’t argue with that beautiful color. They’re almost too pretty to eat.

Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Place the squash, potatoes, and garlic in a large saucepan and fill with enough water to cover the vegetables by 2″. Cover and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, uncover, and add a generous pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the squash and potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Step 2
Drain well and place in a large bowl. Add the butter, milk, heavy cream, salt and pepper to taste. Mash until the potatoes reach the desired consistency, adding more milk or cream if desired.
- Step 3
Stir in the fresh rosemary if using and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Step 4
Serve warm and enjoy!
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