19 Best Mashed Potato Recipes

Liz Andrew/Erin McDowell

It’s a must-have dish for family gatherings and reigns supreme in the comfort food stakes, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for improvement. Whether you're looking for a weeknight dinner side dish or something to put on a Thanksgiving menu, here are the 19 best mashed potato recipes we recommend serving. All of which feature surprising twists, decadent stir-ins and genius shortcuts.

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1. Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Less time cooking means more time for the important stuff (like mingling and wine).

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19 Best Mashed Potato Recipes

1. Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

2. Mashed Potato Fritters with Smoked Salmon and Chives

3. Shepherd’s Pie

4. 15-Minute Microwave Mashed Potatoes

5. Tex Mex Mashed Potatoes

6. Eggs and Potatoes

7.Garlic Ranch Mashed Potatoes

8. Crock-Pot Three Cheese Mashed Potatoes

9. Loaded Mashed Potato Balls

10. Quick Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream

11. BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE MASHED POTATOES

12. Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower and Mushroom Gravy

13. Hummus Mashed Potatoes

14. Avocado Butter Mashed Potatoes

15. Samosa-Style Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes

16. CAULIFLOWER, PARSNIP AND ROASTED GARLIC MASH

17. Turkey, avocado, cranberry, brie and mashed potato waffle melts

18. Mashed Potato & Bacon Pizza

19. Slow Cooker Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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