22 Mashed Potatoes Recipes Sure to Be a Suppertime Smash

Recipe: Classic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Buttermilk and crème fraîche combine forces for ultra-decadent mashed potatoes, with just a little heat thanks to white pepper.

Recipe: Fried Mashed Potato Balls

You know what they say. Everything's better fried. Fried mashed potatoes are guaranteed to be a hit at the dinner table.

Recipe: Mashed Potatoes and Rutabaga with Collards

Whoever said eating greens isn't fun has yet to fold them into mashed potatoes. Positively dripping in butter and cheese, this recipe promises that even the most fervent vegetable haters will lick the plate clean.

Recipe: Homemade Mashed Potatoes

We can't mess with a classic.

Recipe: Caramelized Onion Mashed Potato Bake

Think of this like French onion soup, but none of the broth business. Just creamy, fluffy potatoes intertwined with caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese. You're welcome.

Recipe: Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Vidalia Onions

Can dairy-free mashed potatoes be delicious? Yes, we say. Absolutely. Chives, plenty of pepper, and Vidalia onions ensure you aren't missing a thing.

Recipe: Joanna Gaines' Mashed Potatoes Recipe

It's Joanna Gaines, which means it's definitely good.

Recipe: Mashed Potato Casserole

Piled high with Swiss cheese, breadcrumbs, and fried onions, this is a hearty casserole that'll comfort anyone on a chilly evening.

Recipe: Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Looking for some lighter fare? This might do the trick.

Recipe: Mashed Potato Cakes

Mashed potatoes with a crispy exterior? Don't need to ask us twice. 

Recipe: Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake

Chorizo? Check. Green chiles? Check. Pepper Jack? Check check. A spin on a beloved dish has never been so easy.

Recipe: Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese

For everyone juggling a long Thanksgiving or holiday menu. Just bring it to room temperature the day of and bake according to instructions.

Recipe: Onion-Topped Sausage 'n' Mashed Potato Casserole

It's a two-for-one dinner, and we won't say no to something so easy on a busy weeknight.

Recipe: Bacon and Blue Mashed Potato Bake

As the name implies, blue cheese is involved. You either love it or hate it.

Recipe: Mashed Potato Bar

This is a surefire way to make sure everyone's happy at the dinner table.

Recipe: Rustic Mashed Potatoes with Whole-Grain Mustard

Whole-grain mustard gives these mashed potatoes another level of depth, with a hint of a kick.

Recipe: Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

If goat cheese is involved, you know it's going to be rich. 

Recipe: Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Everything you love in a loaded baked potato as a casserole.

Recipe: Mashed Potato Casserole with Pulled Chicken and Crispy Bacon

It's your anything-but-standard meat-and-potatoes dish.

Recipe: Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Crispy Scallions

Also joining the lineup: crème fraîche, white pepper, buttermilk, and a whole lot of butter.

Recipe: Rustic Mashed Red Potatoes with Parmesan

Parmesan makes anything delicious—not that these mashed potatoes needed any help.

Recipe: Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake

Spinach is just ruffage. What really got us was the buttery garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese call for here. Plus pecans for crunch.