This sweet potato recipe is not only great with turkey for Thanksgiving, but it's also a real treat as a Christmas side dish, when served along side roast beef or prime rib.
Feel free to substitue Parmesan cheese for the Monterey Jack.
Savory White and Sweet Potatoes
- 3 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed (russet or Yukon Gold)
- 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place white potatoes and sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Allow to cook, uncovered, until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Drain. Return to pot and mash with garlic, butter, olive oil and skim milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour potatoes into a 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Top with cheese. Bake 30-45 minutes, until cheese is browned.
Serves 10.
Per serving: 186 calories, 7 g fat, 17 mg cholesterol, 66 mg sodium, 4g fiber, 4 g protein, 115% Vitamin A, 39% Vitamin C, 8% calcium, 5% iron.
For more great healthy potato recipes, check out Devorah Stone's seasonal cooking article, One Potato, Two Potato.
