How to Make Rosemary Mashed Potatoes and Yams - A Step-by-Step Guide

With their creamy texture and aromatic flavor, mashed potatoes are a staple side dish for many meals. And when you add yams and rosemary into the mix, you take this classic dish to a whole new level. This recipe for Rosemary Mashed Potatoes and Yams is a delicious and unique twist on traditional mashed potatoes, and it's the perfect way to add some extra flair to your dinner table.

The combination of white potatoes and yams provides a rich and comforting base for this dish. The yams a...

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Ingredients

  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 ½ pounds yams, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8 inch square baking dish.
  • Place garlic in small ovenproof bowl, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 30 minutes, or until very soft. Cool and peel the garlic, and reserve the oil.
  • Boil potatoes and yams in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.
  • Place potatoes and yams in a large bowl with milk, butter, rosemary, garlic, and reserved olive oil. Mash to desired consistency, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed. Mix in 1/4 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake until heated through and golden on top, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    236 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 110mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 877mg