Rosemary Mashed Potatoes and Yams

Name: Rosemary Mashed Potatoes and Yams
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 1 h 60 min
Yield: 10 servings
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

Rating: 4.45 stars

302 Ratings
223 Reviews
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A twist on the traditional mashed potatoes.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

1 hr 35 mins

additional:

5 mins

total:

2 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

10 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 10 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8 inch square baking dish.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

Boil potatoes and yams in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.
Step 4

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.
Step 5

Bake until heated through and golden on top, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

236 calories; protein 4.6g 9% DV; carbohydrates 32.4g 11% DV; fat 10.2g 16% DV; cholesterol 16.7mg 6% DV; sodium 109.6mg 4% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (223)

Most helpful positive review

KIMAR

10/26/2002

Deliciously different! I didn't add the garlic cloves to the potatoes since the garlic was a little charred; I just added the garlic-infused oil which gave it a nice subtle garlic flavor. Will definitely make this again! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Another Home Cook

02/02/2009

I thought this recipe could be tweeked somewhat to incorporate the flavors better but my husband really liked it. I'm not a big rosemary fan but loved the texture and garlic flavor of this recipe. Also it tasted more like potatoes than yams so if I made this again I'd reduce the amount of potato and increase the yam portion by about 1/4. Read More

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(27)

302 Ratings

5 star values: 189
4 star values: 78
3 star values: 22
2 star values: 9
1 star values: 4

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KIMAR

10/26/2002

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salvamea45

05/12/2007

Not a fan of yams or sweet potatoes (not even regular potatoes) and I loved them! Really tasty and I believe the secret is in the roasted garlic! My family loved them. I didn t add the water from the potatoes as the consistency was already very light (I even would ve reduced the milk a little next time). But all depends on your taste! UPDATE 5/12: I made them again with little changes: used minced garlic and put it in the oven for 30 minutes with the oil. used 1/4 of heavy cream instead of milk. again no water. and I add sheddar cheese...Oh my goodness! delicious!!! better than the first time Definitely a keeper!!! Read More

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02/02/2009

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musery

01/12/2007

The BEST mashed potatoes ever! I've never baked them per the final step - just mash them and put them on the table where they are immediately eaten by my family. These have become the standard for our family dinners. Read More

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Dakota01

01/07/2006

I made with sweet potatos instead of yams and it was still very good. Use fresh rosemary it makes quite a difference. I thought it had a very good overall taste but if you like a strong garlic flavor use more. My guests thought it needed a little more salt but that may be because I used very little salt in cooking. Read More

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Fry Daddy

11/25/2005

The reviews were 5 stars for this recipe so I gave it a try and I agree. I might make one small change and do the potatoes and yams 2/3 to 1/3 rather than 1/2 and 1/2 to mellow the flavor just a little but this was delicious. I also liked the taste of this recipe before baking as just mashed potatoes. Read More

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MakeItWork

12/01/2012

Update/Edit: Only 4 stars due to cooking method (would give 4-1/2 if I could). I steam the sweet potatoes on their own so they aren't watery. I mash the white potatoes with the milk/butter a little sour cream - separately. I rough mash S/P's with 1 T finely minced FRESH rosemary (I don't recommend dried) and fresh Asiago cheese (didn't have parm) and add it all 'in' the potatoes. Salt & pepper both kinds of potatoes and don't use any 'potato' water - why use that? THEN - I gently fold the two types together. I make ahead so these do get baked but covered. I think it looks rather unique since it's kinda two toned and everyone thinks they're delish. Have made several times but go a bit less on the S/P portion to white potato. I prefer white pepper in this vs black. I add fresh ground coriander nutmeg & couple shakes of ground cayenne in the S potato mix. Nice idea & something easily modified for personal pref thanks! Read More

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SHURMAY

08/24/2007

Thank you for this recipe. My husband and I loved it. I did not have time to bake it so I just served eliminated that step. To suit my taste I added a pinch of allspice and nutmeg and topped the mound of potatoes with a sprinkle of brown sugar. Exquisite with lamb and asparagus and a nice red wine. Read More

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BJYAHR

12/20/2004

I loved these potatoes. What a nice change from sweet potatoes with all the butter and sugar. I used chives instead of rosemary. I also boiled the garlic cloves with the potatoes instead of roasting. FANTASTIC!!! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Rosemary Mashed Potatoes and Yams

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Calories: 236.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 9 %

carbohydrates: 11 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 18 %

sugars:

fat: 16 %

saturated fat: 22 %

cholesterol: 6 %

vitamin a iu: 6 %

niacin equivalents: 16 %

vitamin b6: 27 %

vitamin c: 43 %

folate: 7 %

calcium: 9 %

iron: 6 %

magnesium: 12 %

potassium: 25 %

sodium: 4 %

thiamin: 15 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.