Garlic Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes with Spinach

As I was making this dish, I had some serious doubts about how it would turn out.  In the end my worries were completely unwarranted.  This side dish was amazing!  Not only that, I used the leftovers to make some incredible potato pancakes (if I recall correctly, the pancake mix is 1 cup potatoes, 1 egg, and 1/4 cup flour...)

Garlic Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes with Spinach

Ingredients

7 red potatoes, scrubbed & chopped (or Yukon Gold variety)
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-1.5 cups pumpkin puree, to taste
Two handfuls spinach, stems removed & chopped
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp butter
1.5 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Paprika, for garnish

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and boil potatoes for 18 to 22 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and place in a very large bowl. 

Meanwhile, heat olive oil over low heat in a skillet and sauté garlic for about 1 minute. 

Mash potato chunks in the large bowl. Mix in garlic, pumpkin puree, spinach, butter, black pepper, and salt.  Sprinkle paprika on top and serve.

Original link:

http://ohsheglows.com/2010/11/11/garlic-pumpkin-mashed-potatoes-with-spinach/