If you’re here, you know that mashed potatoes are the star of any plate they are on.
I use russet potatoes most often but Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes make incredible mashed potatoes, as well.
Undercooked potatoes wont become smooth when mashed.
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When choosing potatoes, look for a firm potato with smooth skin.
Store your potatoes in a cool, dry place.
Go beyond mashed potatoes andgravythis year and discover new ways to serve the versatile tuber.
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Roasting a whole head of garlic tames the flavor so that it doesnt overwhelm the creamy Yukon Gold potatoes.
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Perfectly creamy mashed potatoes only require five ingredients.
The Instant Pot cooks the potatoes perfectly every time.
Free up room on the stove and make the mashed potatoes in the slow cooker instead. The cubed potatoes, milk, and butter all go into the slow cooker at once, resulting in easy, mess-free mashed potatoes.
Vegan Mashed Potatoes
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You dont need dairy to make creamy mashed potatoes.
This recipe swaps it out for olive oil and plant-based milk.
Serve with vegan gravy.
Perfectly creamy mashed potatoes only require five ingredients. If you’re looking for perfection, then look no further than Yukon Gold to make the creamiest mashed potatoes you’ve ever tasted.
Parsnips look like white carrots, have a nutty flavor, and mash well.
you could omit salting the mashed potatoes if you use salted butter.
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Yes, its true.
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you’ve got the option to make mashed potatoes ahead of time.
Cream cheese and yogurt keep them creamy and add a slight tanginess.
Rutabaga is a root vegetable that makes a fantastic substitute for mashed potatoes.
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you could use all rutabaga or combine it with potatoes for this tasty side dish.
Our article explains how it works and when to add it.
If you dont have a food processor, you could use a blender instead.
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Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This one isnt for the kids table.
Bourbon adds a unique smoky flavor that you cant achieve any other way.
you’re free to swap out the brown sugar for maple syrup and enjoy a maple bourbon version.
Yes, it’s true. You CAN make mashed potatoes ahead of time. Cream cheese and yogurt keep them creamy and add a slight tanginess. You can make these up to two days before baking or freeze them for up to two weeks ahead.
For bourbon-free mashed sweet potatoes, check out thisrecipe.
Potato Croquettes
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This is the appetizer we all need.
Fried mashed potato balls are easier to make than it sounds, especially if you use leftover mashed potatoes.
Elise Bauer
This recipe makes 18 to 20 croquettes and are best eaten right away.
Mix your leftover mashed potatoes with an egg and a little flour.
Then griddle them up in a skillet until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
This is a hearty, comforting casserole that satisfies everyone at the table.
Below the layer of mashed potatoes youll find carrots, mushrooms, peas, and pearl onions.
This casserole saves me the trouble and serves the filling in casserole form.
Elise Bauer
Then, you’re free to repurpose the potato jacket into an easypotato skinappetizer.
Healthy Shepherds Pie
You wont be disappointed with this shepherds pie.
It still features ground beef, vegetables, and mashed potatoes, but with a couple of twists.
Elise Bauer
Cauliflower is added to the mashed potatoes and olive oil replaces the butter.
Duchess Potatoes
Make potatoes look as pretty as a princess, or Duchess that is.
Youll need a large piping bag and a large star tip to create these swirled mounds.
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Your guests will love these bite-sized potatoes and theyre easy to make ahead and bake when ready to serve.
Colcannon Cakes
If you arent familiar withcolcannon, then nows the time to change that.
Take leftover mashed potatoes for these Irish potato patties.
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you’ve got the option to serve them for breakfast with eggs.
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