My mother's semi-sweet potato mash has been a Thanksgiving staple for as long as I can remember. When I was younger I used to take issue with overly sugary foods not on the dessert menu. To balance the sweetness and give more balance to a traditional Thanksgiving side, she would cut the yams with regular potatoes. The result is a mash with a lot more body than you get from just sweet potatoes, and with the smoky onions on top, it is the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and spicy.

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