Name: Rainbow Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 pound purple potatoes, scrubbed; 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup chopped fresh green onions; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Mashed Potato

Yellow and Purple Mashed Potatoes

Aug 21, 2025
by Adolf Hettinger
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PREP TIME

20 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

35 mins
SERVING

6 People
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Embark on a culinary adventure with these vibrant mashed potatoes! The unexpected pairing of earthy purple and buttery yellow potatoes creates a visually stunning and delightfully flavorful side dish that will captivate your taste buds.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 pound purple potatoes, scrubbed

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed

2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1/2 cup chopped fresh green onions

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

32 g
Cholesterol

53 mg
Fiber

3 g
Protein

7 g
Saturated Fat

12 g
Sodium

218 mg
Sugar

5 g
Fat

18 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

Peel and cube the purple and Yukon Gold potatoes, keeping them separate. (5 minutes)

02

Step

5 mins

Place each type of potato in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring both pots to a boil over high heat. (5 minutes)

03

Step

15 mins

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes. (10-15 minutes)

04

Step

5 mins

Drain the potatoes thoroughly. Return each type of potato to their respective pots and mash until smooth. (5 minutes)

05

Step

5 mins

Meanwhile, in a saucepan over low heat, warm the milk, stirring constantly, until it is hot but not scalded. (5 minutes)

06

Step

2 mins

Stir in the butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Continue stirring until the butter is completely melted and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. (2 minutes)

07

Step

2 mins

Pour half of the garlic-infused milk-butter mixture into each pot of mashed potatoes. Stir to combine until each pot of potatoes is creamy and well-mixed. (2 minutes)

08

Step

2 mins

Gently scoop both potato mixtures into a large serving bowl, alternating between the purple and yellow potatoes. (2 minutes)

09

Step

1 mins

Very gently swirl the potatoes together with a spoon or fork to create a marbled effect, being careful not to completely combine them. (1 minute)

10

Step

1 mins

Sprinkle the chopped green onions and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy the visually stunning and flavorful side dish. (1 minute)

For an extra creamy texture, use a potato ricer instead of a masher.
Adjust the amount of milk and butter to achieve your desired consistency.
Feel free to experiment with other herbs and cheeses. Chives, dill, goat cheese, or parmesan cheese would all be delicious additions.
For a vegan option, substitute the milk with unsweetened plant-based milk and the butter with vegan butter.

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