EatingWell: These mashed potatoes are the perfect fall side dish

In this recipe, Yukon Gold potatoes and sweet potatoes are roughly mashed together with leeks for a beautiful mottled white-and-orange take on mashed potatoes. The creme fraiche topping offers a tangy counterpoint.

Two-Toned Mashed Potatoes

Serves 12

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

1 tablespoon buttermilk plus 2/3 cup, divided

2 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream

1/2 teaspoon onion powder or granulated onion

Pinch of salt plus 3/4 teaspoon, divided

1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

1 small leek, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced, white and light green parts only

2 tablespoons butter, cut into 4 pieces

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. Combine 1 tablespoon buttermilk, the creme fraiche (or sour cream), onion powder (or granulated onion) and a pinch of salt. Cover and refrigerate while you cook the vegetables.

3. Add potatoes, sweet potatoes and leek to the boiling water and return to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a vigorous simmer and cook until tender enough to pierce with a knife, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and return the vegetables to the pan (off the heat).

4. Add the remaining 2/3 cup buttermilk, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, butter and pepper to the pan; coarsely mash with a potato masher. Serve topped with the sauce and chives.

Tasty tips

Prepare sauce (Step 2) and vegetables (Steps 1 and 3), cover and refrigerate separately for up to one day. Reheat vegetables, covered, in the microwave or a double boiler before continuing with Step 4.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 117 Calories, Total Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 6 mg, Carbohydrates: 21 g, Fiber: 2 g, Total Sugars: 4 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 2 g, Sodium: 190 mg, Potassium: 318 mg, Folate: 14 mcg, Calcium: 40 mg.

Carbohydrate servings: 1 1/2.

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