Swirled Mash Potato Bake

Submitted by beckerd

"I make this dish for Thanksgiving because I never know if I should made normal mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes. It comes out pretty and it tastes good too!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 1⁄2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, divided
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme

directions

1. Bring Yukon potatoes and water to cover to a boil in a large dutch oven.
2. Reduce heat, and cook 20 minutes or until tender;drain.
3. Repeat with sweet potatoes.
4. Beat Yukons at medium speed with electric mixer until mashed.
5. Add 3/4 cup milk, half of cheese, and 1 Tbsp of butter, beating until smooth.
6. Stir in chopped onions, 1 tsp salt, and pepper.
7. Spoon into a lightly greased 3 qt oval baking dish.
8. Beat sweet potatoes until mashed; add remaining 3/4 cup milk, remaining cheese and remaining 1 Tbsp butter until smooth.
9. Stir in remaining 1/2 tsp salt and thyme.
10. Spread over Yukon potatoe mixture, and swirl gently with a knife.
11. Cover, and chill up to 8 hrs, if desired.
12. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.