15 Drool-Worthy Recipes for the Best Mashed Potatoes
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
MASHED POTATOES
BEST
When it comes to comfort food nothing beats a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes. Whether you’re having a cozy dinner at home or bringing a side dish to a potluck mashed potatoes are sure to be a crowd pleaser. With these tasty recipes you won't be tempted to reach for those boxed mixes. Homemade mashed potatoes are incredibly easy to make and taste so much better!
We’ve gathered up 15 of the best mashed potatoes recipes, from classic and easy to loaded and cheesy. You’ll be sure to find something that pleases everyone’s palate!
So, gather up your potatoes and get ready for the creamiest, tastiest mashed potatoes around.
Rainbow Plant Life
The Best Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Creamy and rich yet fluffy and light vegan mashed potatoes are possible! It’s the two types of potatoes you use and my addition of miso butter that make them just as good as the classic version loaded with dairy.
58
579
24
45 min
TOTAL TIME
321
CALORIES
$0.91
PER SERVING
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Half Baked Harvest
Buttery Herbed Mashed Potatoes
The most perfect buttery herbed mashed potatoes. Made simply with cream, fresh herbs, a little garlic, and a good amount of butter. Each bite is perfect and so delicious. The secrets? Crème fraîche for creaminess, and herbed brown butter for incredible flavor. The best part is that you can make thes...
448
10,857
20
50 min
TOTAL TIME
624
CALORIES
$2.99
PER SERVING
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Went Here, 8 This
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoe Recipe
Buttery, creamy and garlicky, this Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe is super simple to make and just absolutely incredible. These are the kind of potatoes that don't even need gravy!
25
393
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
251
CALORIES
$0.99
PER SERVING
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Life Made Sweeter
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes - the perfect easy side dish for Thanksgiving. Deliciously rich and creamy mashed potatoes that cook up quickly in the pressure cooker. No pre-boiling required!
4
11,581
1
20 min
TOTAL TIME
172
CALORIES
$0.40
PER SERVING
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Delish
Best Mashed Potatoes
Looking for the best mashed potatoes? These creamy mashed potatoes from Delish.com are insane.
12
48,815
3,162
30 min
TOTAL TIME
363
CALORIES
$0.73
PER SERVING
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Joyous Apron
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, smooth mashed potatoes infused with garlic butter. The classic side dish recipe made easy with the Instant Pot!
1
274
30 min
TOTAL TIME
220
CALORIES
$0.45
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Rich Herby Mashed Potatoes
These rich herby mashed potatoes make a delicious comfort food side dish, combining tender Yukon gold potatoes with cream and fresh herbs, garlic, and plenty of butter! Made even better with the addition of crème fraîche and browned butter for outstanding flavor. Ideal for entertaining, this recipe ...
3
50 min
TOTAL TIME
628
CALORIES
$3.05
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
7 STEPS
1
In a large pot of cold water, add the potatoes and garlic, and bring to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
2
While the potatoes cook, heat the whole milk, 4 tablespoons butter, chopped sage, and thyme sprigs in a saucepan over medium heat until the butter has melted. Remove from heat and let the herbs sit in the warm milk until the potatoes are done. Remove the thyme sprigs.
3
Drain the potatoes and garlic, and return them to the pot. Mash the potatoes over low heat, or use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
4
Add the herbed milk mixture and crème fraîche to the mashed potatoes. Mix until smooth and combined.
5
In a skillet, melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat until just browned. Whisk in any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
6
Pour the browned butter into the mashed potatoes, and mix well. Season with 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper.
7
Serve the potatoes warm, topped with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and chopped fresh chives.
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Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes
This mashed potatoes recipe is the proper and easiest way to make homemade mashed potatoes, so they turn out light, fluffy, and lump-free every time.
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2,960
1,593
40 min
TOTAL TIME
271
CALORIES
$0.47
PER SERVING
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Little Spice Jar
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes {Slow Cooker}
Learn how to make roasted garlic mashed potatoes in the slow cooker. This recipe is quick and easy and makes the creamiest mashed potatoes that are flavored with fresh herbs right in the crockpot!
6
59,144
185
4 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
355
CALORIES
$1.02
PER SERVING
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Kristine's Kitchen
The BEST Mashed Potatoes
Perfect creamy mashed potatoes! Serve these homemade mashed potatoes with your favorite meals. The best comforting side dish!
2
13,724
1
35 min
TOTAL TIME
249
CALORIES
$1.10
PER SERVING
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Half Baked Harvest
Crockpot Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
This make-ahead method makes for the creamiest and most flavorful mashed potatoes!
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2,986
69
4 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
492
CALORIES
$1.55
PER SERVING
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xo and so
The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
I don't mess around when it comes to potatoes and these creamy mashed potatoes are the kind of rich, decadent delight you'll be talking about for days after eating them!
30 min
TOTAL TIME
494
CALORIES
$0.80
PER SERVING
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Paleo in PDX
Mashed Sweet and Red Skin Potatoes with Bacon
These creamy, yet rustic mashed sweet and red skin potatoes with bacon are a standout side dish for any holiday meal. It's the perfect mix of sweet, savory, salty and buttery!
11
1
35 min
TOTAL TIME
262
CALORIES
$1.09
PER SERVING
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Short Girl Tall Order
Ranch Mashed Potatoes
Creamy vegan mashed potatoes made with vegan ranch dressing, fresh dill, fresh chives, and vegan butter for an epic side dish!
1
122
35 min
TOTAL TIME
300
CALORIES
$0.82
PER SERVING
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Stacy Lyn Harris
Horseradish-Dijon Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onion
The bold, tangy notes in Horeradish-Dijon combo and the sweet, earthy flavor of the onion balance well in the creamy mashed potato base. Try it with everything!
1
49
71
55 min
TOTAL TIME
472
CALORIES
$0.88
PER SERVING
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Naive Cook Cooks
Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Make a delicious side dish with slow cooker garlic mashed potatoes. The slow cooking method ensures the potatoes are cooked to perfection and the garlic gives them an extra flavor boost. Enjoy the creamy and buttery texture of these mashed potatoes in no time at all! They're the perfect side dish fo...
6
4 hr 20 min
TOTAL TIME
479
CALORIES
$1.05
PER SERVING
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