Swirled Mash Potato Bake

beckerd's Note:

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!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 2 ½ lbs yukon gold potatoes , peeled and cubed
• 2 ½ lbs sweet potatoes , peeled and cubed
• 1 ½ 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 ½ teaspoons salt , divided
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ½ 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.