Mashed Potato and Sweet Potato Casserole

Submitted by stormylee

"A more modern take on the traditional sweetened potato casserole, typically served as a side dish at Finnish Christmas dinners! I love the spices in this and this goes so well with baked ham!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 500 g potatoes
• 500 g sweet potatoes
• 450 -500 ml milk
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch chili powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C Grease an oven-proof dish.
2. Cook peeled potatoes and sweet potatoes until done. Drain and mash. Add hot milk, mix well.
3. Add the spices (you may want to use scant teaspoons first and taste as you go along!).
4. Pour mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 1 - 1 1/2 hours.

Reviews

[Sara 76]

I really liked this recipe. It was unusual, but yummy. The kids weren't fond of it, but I guess the spices put them off. I'll make it again though, and just give them mashed potatoes. Lol